hemangioma simplex
Definition
Noun: A hemangioma simplex is a type of soft, red birthmark. It is a benign (non-cancerous) tumor or growth made of a cluster of small blood vessels close to the surface of the skin. This mark is present at birth or appears shortly after.
Usage
This term is used in medical contexts to describe a specific, common type of vascular birthmark. * The pediatrician assured the parents that the hemangioma simplex on their baby's cheek was harmless and would likely fade over time. * A diagnosis of hemangioma simplex is usually made based on its characteristic appearance.
Advanced Usage
- Clinical Observation: In dermatology, a hemangioma simplex is often monitored for changes in size or color but typically requires no treatment as many involute (shrink) spontaneously during childhood.
Variants and Related Words
- Strawberry hemangioma: This is a common synonym for hemangioma simplex, describing its typical bright red, raised appearance.
- Capillary hemangioma: Another medical term often used interchangeably with hemangioma simplex, emphasizing that it is composed of capillaries (the smallest blood vessels).
- Hemangioma (noun): The general term for a benign tumor made of blood vessels. Hemangioma simplex is a specific subtype.
Synonyms
- Strawberry mark
- Strawberry nevus
- Capillary hemangioma
Related Phrases
- Vascular birthmark: This is the broader category to which a hemangioma simplex belongs.
- Benign vascular tumor: A descriptive phrase explaining its non-cancerous nature and composition.
Noun
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a soft red birthmark
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