angiorrhea
|an-gi-or-rhe-a|
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/ˌændʒi.oʊˈriː.ə/
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/ˌændʒi.əˈriː.ə/
abnormal vessel discharge
Etymology
'angiorrhea' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'angeion' meaning 'vessel' and 'rhoia' meaning 'flow' or 'discharge'.
'angiorrhea' was formed in modern medical terminology by combining the Greek roots 'angio-' (vessel) and '-rrhea' (flow), and has been used in English medical literature since the 19th century.
Initially, it meant 'flow from a vessel', and it has retained this specific medical meaning in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the abnormal discharge or flow of blood or other fluid from a blood vessel.
The patient was diagnosed with angiorrhea after the doctor observed the unusual bleeding.
Synonyms
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