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hemangioma

American  
[hi-man-jee-oh-muh] / hɪˌmæn dʒiˈoʊ mə /

noun

Pathology.
hemangiomas, plural hemangiomata plural
  1. angioma


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Etymology

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

Kimi had two benign growths on her neck called hemangiomas, which by themselves would not have made her susceptible to Covid.

From New York Times Aug. 14, 2021

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