telangiectasis
[ tel-an-jee-ek-tuh-sis ]
noun,plural tel·an·gi·ec·ta·ses [tel-an-jee-ek-tuh-seez]. /tɛlˌæn dʒiˈɛk təˌsiz/. Pathology.
chronic dilatation of the capillaries and other small blood vessels.
Origin of telangiectasis
11825–35; <New Latin <Greek tél(os) end + angeî(on) receptacle + éktasis extension
Other words from telangiectasis
- tel·an·gi·ec·tat·ic [tel-an-jee-ek-tat-ik], /tɛlˌæn dʒi ɛkˈtæt ɪk/, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for telangiectasis
telangiectasis
telangiectasia (tɪˌlændʒɪɛkˈteɪzɪə)
/ (tɪˌlændʒɪˈɛktəsɪs) /
nounplural -ses (-ˌsiːz) or -sias
pathol an abnormal dilation of the capillaries or terminal arteries producing blotched red spots, esp on the face or thighs
Origin of telangiectasis
1C19: New Latin, from Greek telos end + angeion vessel + ektasis dilation
Derived forms of telangiectasis
- telangiectatic (tɪˌlændʒɪɛkˈtætɪk), adjective
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