The difference between Angioma and Nevus
When used as nouns, angioma means a benign tumor made up of small blood vessels or lymph vessels, whereas nevus means a general term referring to a number of different, usually benign, pigmented, raised or otherwise abnormal lesions of the skin.
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Angioma as a noun (medicine):
A benign tumor made up of small blood vessels or lymph vessels.
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Nevus as a noun (anatomy):
A general term referring to a number of different, usually benign, pigmented, raised or otherwise abnormal lesions of the skin.
Examples:
"Most birthmarks and moles fall into the category of nevi."