angionosis
|an-gi-o-no-sis|
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/ˌændʒi.oʊˈnoʊ.sɪs/
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/ˌændʒi.əˈnəʊ.sɪs/
disease or condition of blood vessels
Etymology
Etymology Information
'angionosis' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'angeion' meaning 'vessel' and '-osis' meaning 'condition' or 'disease'.
Historical Evolution
'angionosis' was formed in modern medical terminology by combining Greek roots to describe vessel-related diseases.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a condition of the blood vessels', and this meaning has remained consistent in medical usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a pathological condition involving the blood vessels, especially abnormal development or disease of the blood vessels.
The patient was diagnosed with angionosis after the vascular examination.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/08/08 03:36