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Ectasis

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Ec´ta`sis
n.1.(Pros.) The lengthening of a syllable from short to long.
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Noun1.ectasis - dilatation or distension of a hollow organ
ectasia
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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