Hemangiomatosis

/ˌhɛmænˌdʒiːəməˈtoʊsɪs/ noun

Definition

A condition characterized by the growth of multiple hemangiomas (blood vessel tumors) throughout the body.

Etymology

From 'hemangioma' + '-osis' (suffix denoting a disease or abnormal condition). Indicates multiple or systemic hemangiomas rather than a single tumor.

Kelly Says

Hemangiomatosis can be part of syndromes like Osler-Weber-Rendu disease, where abnormal blood vessels pop up everywhere from your mouth to your organs—it's like your body accidentally made too many blood vessel building kits!

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