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haemangioma

DEFINITIONS OF: haemangioma

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n benign angioma consisting of a mass of blood vessels; some appear as birthmarks

Synonyms:
hemangioma
Types:
strawberry haemangioma, strawberry hemangioma
a congenital bright red superficial vascular tumor resembling a strawberry; tends to decrease in size during childhood
Type of:
angioma
a tumor consisting of a mass of blood or lymphatic vessels
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