telangiectasis

[tel-an-jee-ek-tuh-sis]

noun

Pathology.

plural

telangiectases 

1. chronic dilatation of the capillaries and other small blood vessels.

telangiectasis

/ tɪˌlændʒɪɛkˈtætɪk, tɪˌlændʒɪɛkˈteɪzɪə, tɪˌlændʒɪˈɛktəsɪs /

noun

1. pathol an abnormal dilation of the capillaries or terminal arteries producing blotched red spots, esp on the face or thighs

Other Word Forms

• telangiectatic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of telangiectasis¹

1825–35; < New Latin < Greek tél ( os ) end + angeî ( on ) receptacle + éktasis extension

Word History and Origins

Origin of telangiectasis¹

C19: New Latin, from Greek telos end + angeion vessel + ektasis dilation