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angiosarcoma

American

[an-jee-oh-sahr-koh-muh] / ˌæn dʒi oʊ sɑrˈkoʊ mə /

noun

Pathology.

plural

angiosarcomas, angiosarcomata

malignant overgrowth of vascular tissue.

Etymology

Origin of angiosarcoma

angio- + sarcoma

Example Sentences

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Prolonged exposure has been linked to higher rates of liver angiosarcoma, a rare form of cancer.

From New York Times • Feb. 15, 2023

Abloh died Nov. 28 at age 41 from cardiac angiosarcoma, a rare type of cancer afflicting the heart.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2021

A statement from Abloh’s family on the designer’s Instagram account said Abloh was diagnosed two years ago with cardiac angiosarcoma, a rare form of cancer in which a tumor occurs in the heart.

From Washington Times • Nov. 28, 2021

A statement from Abloh's family on the designer's Instagram account said Abloh was diagnosed two years ago with cardiac angiosarcoma, a rare form of cancer in which a tumor occurs in the heart.

From Fox News • Nov. 28, 2021

"For over two years, Virgil valiantly battled a rare, aggressive form of cancer, cardiac angiosarcoma," a message posted to his Instagram said.

From Reuters • Nov. 28, 2021

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