angioma

/ˈændʒioʊmə/

Definitions

1. noun

A benign growth or tumor, especially one composed of blood vessels.

“The doctor ordered a biopsy of the skin angioma to determine its cause.”

2. noun

A congenital or acquired vascular anomaly, such as a hemangioma or a port-wine stain.

“The patient had a large angioma on her face that was causing her distress.”

Synonyms

  • hemangioma
  • neoplasm

Antonyms

  • cancer