Definition

Noun: * A lymphangioma is a benign (non-cancerous) tumor or mass formed from an abnormal collection of lymphatic vessels.

Usage and Examples

• Medical Diagnosis: The term is used in medical contexts to describe a specific type of congenital (present at birth) vascular malformation.
  • The ultrasound revealed a lymphangioma near the infant's neck.
  • Surgical removal is sometimes necessary for a large lymphangioma that affects organ function.

Advanced Usage

• Classification: Lymphangiomas are often classified by the size of the lymphatic channels, such as , , and (a type of lymphangioma).

Variants and Related Words

• Lymphangiomatous (adjective): Relating to or resembling a lymphangioma.
  • The biopsy confirmed the lymphangiomatous nature of the tissue.

Synonyms

• Benign lymphatic tumor
• Lymphatic malformation (a broader, often preferred modern term)

Different Meanings

This word has a single, specific meaning in medical terminology and is not used in general or figurative contexts.

Noun

1. benign angioma consisting of a mass of lymphatic vessels