haemangioma

Definitions of haemangioma
  1. noun
    benign angioma consisting of a mass of blood vessels; some appear as birthmarks
    synonyms: hemangioma
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    types:
    strawberry haemangioma, strawberry hemangioma
    a congenital bright red superficial vascular tumor resembling a strawberry; tends to decrease in size during childhood
    type of:
    angioma
    a tumor consisting of a mass of blood or lymphatic vessels
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