| lymphangioma, cystic | A lymphangioma, often very large, usually occurring in the neck area, and composed of large, multilocular thin-walled cysts. It is also called hygroma or cystic hygroma. (12 Dec 1998) |
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| lymphangiomatous | Pertaining to, characterised by, or containing lymphangioma. (05 Mar 2000) |
| lymphangiomyoma | A tumourlike condition characterised by smooth muscle and endothelium proliferation of lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes in the mediastinum and retroperitoneum, also in the lung. It may be manifested by chylous pleural effusion and ascites. (12 Dec 1998) |
| lymphangiomyomatosis | A progressive disorder of women of child-bearing age, marked by nodular and diffuse interstitial proliferation of smooth muscle in the lungs, lymph nodes, and thoracic duct. (12 Dec 1998) |
| lymphangion | A lymphatic vessel. See: lymph vessels. Origin: L. Lympha, lymph, + G. Angeion, vessel (05 Mar 2000) |
| lymphangiophlebitis | Inflammation of the lymphatic vessels and veins. (05 Mar 2000) |
| lymphangioplasty | Surgical alteration of lymphatic vessels. Synonym: lymphoplasty. Origin: Lymphangio-+ G. Plastos, formed (05 Mar 2000) |
| lymphangiosarcoma | A malignant tumour originating from the endothelial cells of lymphatic vessels. most lymphangiosarcomas arise in an arm secondary to radical mastectomy but they sometimes complicate idiopathic lymphedema. The lymphedema has usually been present for 6 to 10 years before malignant changes develop. (12 Dec 1998) |
| lymphangiotomy | Incision of lymphatic vessels. Origin: Lymphangio-+ G. Tome, incision (05 Mar 2000) |