Haemangiomatosis

/ˌhiːmænˌdʒiːoʊməˈtoʊsɪs/ noun

Definition

A medical condition characterized by the presence of multiple haemangiomas throughout the body, often associated with specific genetic syndromes.

Etymology

From haemangioma + -osis (condition of), literally 'a condition of having blood vessel tumors'. This term describes systemic presentations of vascular malformations.

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