The Order of the British Empire (OBE). The OBE award is the Officer class of the Order of the British Empire. Usually awarded to army officer of the rank of Captain, Major or Lieut.-Colonel as a reward for their loyal service. In some cases the OBE was awarded in stead of a gallantry award.
Hemangiomas are noncancerous growths that form due to an abnormal collection of blood vessels. They are usually found on the skin or internal organsâparticularly the liver. Because they are congenital, most people develop them before birth, while they are still in the womb.
Noun. 1. angioma-a tumor consisting of a mass of blood or lymphatic vessels. angiopathy-any disease of the blood vessels or lymph ducts. neoplasm, tumor, tumour-an abnormal new mass of tissue that serves no purpose. haemangioma, hemangioma-benign angioma consisting of a mass of blood vessels; some appear as birthmarks.