MedicalTerminology DB

Meaning of lymphangiosarcoma: A type of cancer that begins in the cells that line lymph vessels.

Definition of lymphangiosarcoma

A type of cancer that begins in the cells that line lymph vessels.

How lymphangiosarcoma is built

lymph angio sarc oma lymphangiosarcoma
  • lymph/o Combining form · Latin lymph, lymphatic tissue
  • angi/o Combining form · Greek vessel
  • sarc/o Combining form · Greek flesh, connective tissue
  • -oma Suffix · Greek tumour, mass, swelling

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Written and maintained by James Murray Last updated July 21, 2026 Educational reference, not medical advice. Read the limitations.

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