hemangioma
/hɪˌmændʒiˈoʊmə/
noun
- A benign (non-cancerous) tumor made up of blood vessels, often appearing as a red or purple birthmark on the skin.
- The baby was born with a small hemangioma on her cheek that faded over time.
- The doctor reassured the parents that the hemangioma was harmless.
- Most hemangiomas do not require treatment and shrink on their own.