angiomatosis

Term: angiomatosis

Literally meaning: “process of vessel growth”

Origin: Anc Greek

αγγείο/aggio (=vessel, receptacle) > άγγος/aggos(=tube)

+ (-ωμα)/-oma (suffix denoting “mass growth” or a “complete set of”)

+ (-ωσις)/(-osis )(=suffix denoting “process” or “state”)

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Definition

Angiomatosis is a diseased condition of the vessels with formation of multiple angiomas (vessel tumours).