ectasia

ectasis (ɛkˈteɪsɪs)

/ (ɛkˈteɪzɪə) /

noun

pathol the distension or dilation of a duct, vessel, or hollow viscus

Derived forms of ectasia

ectatic, adjective

Words nearby ectasia

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Medical definitions for ectasia

ectasia
[ ĕk-tā′zhə ]

n.

Dilation or distention of a tubular structure.