angiokeratoma

an·gi·o·ker·a·to·ma

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [an-jee-oh-ker-uh-toh-muh]
- /ˌæn dʒi oʊˌkɛr əˈtoʊ mə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [an-jee-oh-ker-uh-toh-muh]
- /ˌæn dʒi oʊˌkɛr əˈtoʊ mə/

Definitions of angiokeratoma word

noun plural angiokeratoma a skin disease characterized by clusters of dilated blood vessels and by thickened skin, forming warty growths, especially on the scrotum, fingers, and toes. 1
noun angiokeratoma (medicine) A benign cutaneous lesion of capillaries, resulting in small marks of red to blue colour and characterized by hyperkeratosis. 0

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Origin of angiokeratoma

First appearance:

before 1965

One of the 2% newest English words

First recorded in 1965-70; angio- + keratoma

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Parts of speech for Angiokeratoma

noun

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angiokeratoma popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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