1. Plural of hemangioma; benign tumors made up of blood vessels, typically appearing as red or purple marks on the skin.
Usage: Medical term; Usually refers to congenital or acquired vascular lesions; Common in infants and young children

Examples

• The infant was born with several small hemangiomas on her face.
• Most hemangiomas are harmless and may fade over time without treatment.
• The dermatologist examined the hemangiomas to determine if intervention was necessary.
• Hemangiomas can appear anywhere on the body, though they are most common on the head and neck.
• Some hemangiomas require monitoring, while others disappear naturally during childhood.
• The doctor explained that these hemangiomas were benign vascular malformations.