hemangioendothelioblastoma

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What does hemangioendothelioblastoma mean?

A rare tumor composed of cells with characteristics of both endothelial cells and primitive cells, typically found in the liver or other soft tissues of the body.

Where does hemangioendothelioblastoma come from?

From hemangio- (“blood vessel”) + endothelio- (“endothelium”) + blastoma (“a tumour that is caused by malignancies in precursor cells or blasts”).

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