noun
- Plural of haemangioma; benign tumors composed of blood vessels, typically appearing as red or purple marks on the skin.
Usage: Medical/clinical term; British spelling; American English typically uses 'hemangiomata' or 'hemangiomas'; Often seen in infants and young children
Examples
- The dermatologist diagnosed several haemangiomata on the child's arm.
- Most haemangiomata are harmless and may fade over time without treatment.
- The patient had multiple haemangiomata that required monitoring by a specialist.
- Haemangiomata are among the most common benign tumors in infants.
- Some haemangiomata may require laser therapy if they interfere with vision or breathing.