Pathology · Lymphatic System · Hard
Lymphangioma
Meaning: Benign malformation of the vessels that drain tissue fluid, forming soft fluid-filled spaces.
In practice: A soft neck swelling in the infant was a lymphangioma.
Word parts
- -oma means a lump, mass or tumour
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