angiomyoma

[ˌændʒaɪˈɒmɪəmə]

Definitions

1. noun

A benign tumor composed of smooth muscle cells, especially one occurring in the skin or subcutaneous tissue.

“The doctor diagnosed a rare type of angiomyoma on her patient’s neck.”

2. noun

A benign smooth muscle tumor, typically occurring in the gastrointestinal tract or the uterus.

“The pathologist studied the angiomyoma sample under a microscope.”

Synonyms

  • benign tumor
  • smooth muscle tumor

Antonyms

  • cancer
  • malignant tumor