Definition of angioma in English:
angioma
nounPlural angiomata, Plural angiomasˌandʒɪˈəʊməˌændʒiˈoʊmə
Medicine An abnormal growth produced by the dilatation or new formation of blood vessels.
Example sentencesExamples
- Neurological problems include unusual blood vessel growths on the brain called angiomas.
- The laser can also provide relief for symptoms caused by benign airway tumors such as hamartomas, papillomas, polyps, and angiomas.
- Cherry angiomas are acquired vascular lesions that occur in up to 50 percent of adults.
- Fluid-filled cysts or tumors (benign or cancerous) may develop around the angiomas, worsening these symptoms.
- The physician should check for evidence of chronic alcoholism, including spider angiomata, gynecomastia, enlarged liver, or abnormal blood test results (elevated mean corpuscular volume or g-glutamyl transferase level).
Origin
Late 19th century: from Greek angeion 'vessel' + -oma.