angiosarcoma
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/ˌændʒioʊsɑːrˈkoʊmə/
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/ˌændʒiəʊsɑːˈkəʊmə/
malignant tumor of blood or lymph vessels
Etymology
Etymology Information
'angiosarcoma' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'angeion' meaning 'vessel' and 'sarcoma' meaning 'fleshy tumor.'
Historical Evolution
'angiosarcoma' was formed in modern medical terminology by combining the Greek roots 'angeio-' and 'sarcoma,' and has been used in English since the late 19th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a tumor of blood or lymph vessels,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern medical usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/08/08 07:21