‖ lymphangioma Path.
(lɪmfændʒɪˈəʊma)
Pl. -omata (-ˈəʊmətə).
[mod.L., f. as next + -oma, after carcinoma, etc.]
A morbid growth in the lymphatics. Hence lymphangiˈomatous a.
| 1876 Duhring Dis. Skin 70 Blood vessels and lymphatics are also the seat of new growths, as seen in angioma and lymphangioma of the skin. 1899 Allbutt's Syst. Med. VI. 456 Some mesenteric cysts..may be due to dilatation of lymphatic vessels and to lymphangiomatous growth. |