Endotheliomas

/ˌɛndoʊˌθiːliˈoʊməz/ noun

Definition

Plural of endothelioma; multiple tumors arising from endothelial cells, the linings of blood vessels.

Etymology

From endothelioma + -s (English plural marker). Standard medical nomenclature.

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Patients with multiple endotheliomas sometimes have a genetic condition called PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome, where their cells lose the ability to put the brakes on growth!

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