Angiomegaly

/ˌændʒioʊˈmɛɡəli/ noun

Definition

Abnormal enlargement of blood vessels, making them larger than normal and potentially affecting blood flow.

Etymology

From Greek 'angeion' (vessel) + 'megaly' (enlargement). This medical term describes vascular hypertrophy documented in modern vascular pathology.

Kelly Says

Angiomegaly shows up in conditions like Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome, where people are born with abnormally enlarged blood vessels usually on one side of their body, and these giant veins can cause pain, swelling, and sometimes serious bleeding.

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