Biology

angiomyxoma

Term: angiomyxoma

Literally meaning: ?groeth of myxoid cells?

Origin: Anc Greek

??????/aggio (=vessel, receptacle) > ?????/aggos(=tube)

+????/mixa(=mucus) < ??????/mectyr(=nostril)

+(-???)/-oma (suffix denoting ?mass growth? or a ?complete set of?)

Coined/History

Angiomyxoma dates back to at least 1952. These tumours develop from a type of cell called myxoid cells which are resembles to fibroblasts.

Definition

Angiomyxoma is a benign (nonmetastazing) soft tumour involving blood vessels. The treatment is surgery to remove the whole tumour. About 3 out 10 tumours will recur if they are not completely removed.

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