angioneoplasm
|an-gi-o-neo-plasm|
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/ˌændʒioʊˈniːəˌplæzəm/
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/ˌændʒiəʊˈniːəˌplæzəm/
tumor of blood or lymphatic vessels
Etymology
Etymology Information
'angioneoplasm' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'angeion' meaning 'vessel' and 'neoplasma' meaning 'new formation' or 'tumor'.
Historical Evolution
'angioneoplasm' was formed in modern medical English by combining the Greek roots 'angio-' (vessel) and 'neoplasm' (new growth or tumor).
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a new growth (tumor) of blood or lymphatic vessels', and this meaning has remained consistent in medical usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/08/08 02:36
