hemangioma

/hɛmæn.dʒaɪ.əmə/

Definitions

1. noun

A benign vascular tumor consisting of an abnormal collection of blood vessels, typically appearing as a reddish-purple growth or discoloration on the skin, particularly in infants and children.

“The pediatrician examined the baby’s hemangioma and recommended a treatment plan to avoid any potential complications.”

Synonyms

  • angioma
  • vascular tumor

Antonyms

  • cancerous growth
  • carcinoma