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ectasia

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ectasia [ɛkˈteɪzɪə], ectasis [ɛkˈteɪsɪs]
n
(Medicine / Pathology) Pathol the distension or dilation of a duct, vessel, or hollow viscus
ectatic  adj
ectasia
the swelling of a hollow organ of the body, as a vein.
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Noun1.ectasia - dilatation or distension of a hollow organ
ectasis
dilatation, distention, distension - the state of being stretched beyond normal dimensions
lymphangiectasia, lymphangiectasis - dilatation of a lymph vessel
alveolar ectasia - abnormal enlargement of the air sacs in the lungs


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