lymphangioma
|lym-phan-gi-o-ma|
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/ˌlɪm.fæn.dʒiˈoʊ.mə/
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/ˌlɪm.fæn.dʒiˈəʊ.mə/
tumor of lymphatic vessels
Etymology
'lymphangioma' originates from New Latin (modern medical formation), built from Greek elements 'lympha' (via Latin 'lympha') meaning 'clear water, lymph', 'angeion' meaning 'vessel', and the Greek suffix '-oma' meaning 'tumor'.
'lymphangioma' was formed in medical/New Latin by combining Greek roots 'lympha' + 'angeion' + '-oma' and was adopted into English medical vocabulary in the late 19th to early 20th century.
Initially, it meant 'a tumor of the lymph vessels'; over time this core meaning has remained stable and it still denotes a lymphatic-vessel tumor or malformation.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a benign tumor or malformation formed from lymphatic vessels; often congenital and presenting as a soft, compressible mass.
The infant was diagnosed with a lymphangioma on the left side of the neck.
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Noun 2
a cystic lesion composed of dilated lymphatic channels (sometimes used specifically for large or cystic forms).
Large lymphangiomas may require surgical excision to prevent complications.
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Last updated: 2025/08/30 21:49