lymphangiectasis

[ lĭm-făn′jē-ĕk′tə-sĭs ]

n.

Dilation of the lymphatic vessels.lymphectasia

Nearby words

lymphadenopathy-associated virus, lymphadenosis, lymphagogue, lymphangi-, lymphangial, lymphangiectasis, lymphangiectomy, lymphangio-, lymphangioendothelioma, lymphangiography, lymphangiology

Related formslym•phan′gi•ec•tat′ic (-ĭk-tăt′ĭk) adj.

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Lymphangiectasis is a dilated or varicose condition of lymph vessels.
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