Angiomatosis

/ˌændʒioʊməˈtoʊsɪs/ noun

Definition

A condition characterized by the development of multiple angiomas throughout the body, often indicating an underlying vascular disorder.

Etymology

From 'angioma' + '-osis' (condition or process). This medical term emerged in the 19th century to describe the proliferation of multiple vascular tumors.

Kelly Says

Angiomatosis can be part of genetic syndromes like Von Hippel-Lindau disease, where people develop tumors not just in skin but in the brain, eyes, and organs—making it a serious condition where those angiomas might signal other serious internal tumors.

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