ectasis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

The dilation or distention of a hollow or tubular part of the body, typically due to disease or injury.
The lengthening of a syllable from short to long.

/ˈɛktəsɪs/

ectasis ectases

From Ancient Greek ἔκτασις (éktasis).

ectasia

atelectasis

angiectasis bronchiectasis dystelectasis lymphadenectasis sialectasis telangiectasis

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