hemangioma
Americannoun
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Origin of hemangioma
From New Latin, dating back to 1885–90; see origin at hem-, angioma
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Her parents didn’t realize she was suffering from Covid until her hemangioma treatment, when the doctor recognized her symptoms.
From New York Times • Aug. 14, 2021
A Missouri man with cavernous hemangioma, a rare medical condition, had asked the justices to switch his execution method from lethal injection to nitrogen gas.
From Slate • Apr. 23, 2019
In recent court filings, Bucklew argued that his congenital condition, cavernous hemangioma, might cause him excessive pain if he is put to death by lethal injection.
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2019
But he suffers from a congenital and rare disease called cavernous hemangioma.
From Washington Post • Nov. 6, 2018
It is the second time that the nation’s highest court has halted the execution of Bucklew over concerns about his rare medical condition, cavernous hemangioma.
From Washington Times • Mar. 20, 2018
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