Strawberry Hemangioma (Noun)
Meaning
A congenital bright red superficial vascular tumor resembling a strawberry; tends to decrease in size during childhood.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The infant was born with a strawberry hemangioma on her forehead that her parents were told would likely fade with time.
- A strawberry hemangioma on the child's cheek was monitored by her pediatrician to ensure it didn't cause any complications.
- Strawberry hemangiomas are usually harmless and often disappear on their own by the time the child reaches age five.
- The doctor reassured the anxious mother that the strawberry hemangioma on her baby's neck was a common and typically benign condition.
- In most cases, a strawberry hemangioma will shrink and eventually disappear without requiring any medical intervention.