cavernoma

/kærˈvɛnəmə/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare, usually congenital, vascular anomaly consisting of an abnormal cluster of blood vessels in the brain, often leading to seizures, headaches, or other neurological symptoms.

“The MRI revealed a cavernoma in the patient’s brain that required immediate surgery to prevent further damage.”

Synonyms

  • angioma
  • vascular malformation

Antonyms

  • healthy organ
  • normal tissue