angiosarcoma

Meaning

A malignant cancer that originates in the endothelial cells that line the inner walls of blood vessels or lymphatic vessels.

Examples

• The oncologist explained that angiosarcoma is a particularly challenging cancer to treat due to its tendency to spread rapidly.
• After noticing an unusual, bruising-like lesion on his scalp, the patient underwent a biopsy that confirmed a diagnosis of cutaneous angiosarcoma.