noun
- Plural of endothelioma; tumors that arise from the endothelial cells lining blood vessels or lymphatic vessels.
Usage: medical/pathology term; typically malignant; often associated with exposure to asbestos or other carcinogens
Examples
- Endotheliomas are rare malignant tumors that develop from the cells lining blood vessels.
- The pathologist identified multiple endotheliomas in the tissue samples.
- Occupational exposure to asbestos has been linked to the development of endotheliomas.
- Treatment options for endotheliomas may include surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.
- Researchers are studying the genetic mutations that lead to endotheliomas.