angiolipoma

Term: angiolipoma

Literally meaning: “growth of lipoid vessel”

Origin: Anc Greek

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

+(-ωμα)/(-oma)=suffix denoting state or condition of mass growth

Coined/History

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Definition

Angiolipoma is a rare and benign yellowish tumour which is formed under the skin and composed mainly of adipose tissue and large number of  blood vessels.