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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  1. Angioma as a noun (medicine):

    A benign tumor made up of small blood vessels or lymph vessels.

  1. 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."

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