hemangioma
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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
Russell Bucklew is a death row inmate in Missouri who suffers from a rare medical condition called cavernous hemangioma.
From Slate ● Apr. 1, 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
The court, on a 5-to-4 vote in March, issued a last-minute stay to the planned execution of 49-year-old Russell Bucklew, who suffers from a rare disease called cavernous hemangioma.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 30, 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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