endothelioma

[ en-doh-thee-lee-oh-muh ]

noun

, Pathology.

, plural en·do·the·li·o·mas, en·do·the·li·o·ma·ta [en-doh-thee-lee-, oh, -m, uh, -t, uh].

1. a tumor originating from the endothelium.

endothelioma

/ ˌɛndəʊˌθiːlɪˈəʊmə /

noun

1. pathol a tumour originating in endothelial tissue, such as the lining of blood vessels

Word History and Origins

Origin of endothelioma¹

< German Endotheliom (1875); endothelium, -oma

Example Sentences

To these are added tumors composed of an atypical growth of a connective tissue, chiefly manifested by a predominance of cells: Endothelioma, Sarcoma.

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Type of endothelial tissue Endothelioma.

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It is sometimes the seat of endothelioma.

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This was formerly believed to be an endothelioma derived from a proliferation of the endothelial cells lining the lymph spaces and blood vessels of the gland.

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Various forms of growth occur in the brain, the most common being tuberculous nodules, syphilitic gumma, endothelioma, glioma, and sarcoma.

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