SINCE 1828
bacillary angiomatosis
nounMedical Definition of bacillary angiomatosis
: a bacterial disease especially of the skin, subcutaneous tissue, and mucous membranes that occurs in immunocompromised individuals (such as those infected with HIV), is characterized chiefly by red or purplish elevated lesions or scaly nodules, may spread to involve bone and internal organs (such as the liver or spleen) with symptoms including fever, malaise, nausea, and abdominal pain, and is caused by either of two bacteria of the genus Bartonella (B. henselae and B. quintana)
— called also epithelioid angiomatosis
Comments on bacillary angiomatosis
What made you want to look up bacillary angiomatosis? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Test Your Vocabulary
Liar, Liar Quiz
-
- Someone who pretends to be sick in order to avoid work is a:
Test your vocabulary with our 10-question quiz!
TAKE THE QUIZ
Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.
TAKE THE QUIZ
Share bacillary angiomatosis
Resources for bacillary angiomatosis