Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ectasia
Noun
/ɛkˈteɪʒə/
Definition
Ectasia refers to the dilation or expansion of a hollow organ or part of the body.
Examples
- The doctor diagnosed her with bronchial ectasia, which caused persistent coughing.
- In cases of vascular ectasia, the blood vessels may become weakened and enlarged.
Meaning
It is often used in medical contexts to describe the stretching or enlargement of a vessel or cavity.
Synonyms
- dilation
- expansion
- enlargement
