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telangiectasis

American

[tel-an-jee-ek-tuh-sis] / tɛlˌæn dʒiˈɛk tə sɪs /

noun

Pathology.

plural

telangiectases

chronic dilatation of the capillaries and other small blood vessels.

telangiectasis British

/ tɪˌlændʒɪɛkˈtætɪk, tɪˌlændʒɪɛkˈteɪzɪə, tɪˌlændʒɪˈɛktəsɪs /

noun

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

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Other Word Forms

telangiectatic adjective

Etymology

Origin of telangiectasis

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

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Telangiectasis consists of a new growth or enlargement of the cutaneous capillaries, usually appearing during middle adult life, and seated, for the most part, about the face.

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What is the treatment of telangiectasis?

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To what extent may telangiectasis develop?

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A diffuse telangiectasis, should it require treatment, may be gently touched with a needle-pointed galvanocaustic electrode at a number of sittings.

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The most common form of capillary angioma is the nævus or congenital telangiectasis.

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