Definition of "angioma" [an•gi•o•ma]

• A tumor composed chiefly of lymph and blood vessels. (noun)

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• "Other tumours of the gums, such as angioma and papilloma, are rare."
• "I had benign instances of venous angioma, heart murmur, and perhaps scoliosis, but none of those conditions caused me any trouble."
• "Your medical records document a history of head injury as a child, ongoing treatment for headaches, a venous angioma, and depression diagnosed less than one year ago with ongoing treatment."