telangiectasis

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

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, Pathology.

, plural tel·an·gi·ec·ta·ses [tel-an-jee-, ek, -t, uh, -seez].

telangiectasis

/ tɪˌlændʒɪˈɛktəsɪs; tɪˌlændʒɪɛkˈtætɪk; tɪˌlændʒɪɛkˈteɪzɪə /

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

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

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

April 23, 2024inveterate

[in-vet-er-it ]

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