haemangioma
/hiˌmændʒiˈoʊmə/
noun
- A benign (non-cancerous) tumor made up of blood vessels, often appearing as a red or purple mark on the skin.
- The baby was born with a small haemangioma on her cheek that faded over time.
- The doctor assured the parents that the haemangioma was harmless and would likely disappear.
- Most haemangiomas do not require treatment and shrink on their own.