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telangiectasia

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Pronunciation
/tɛˌlæn.d͡ʒi.ɛkˈteɪ.zi.ə/
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/tɛˌlæn.d͡ʒi.ɛkˈteɪ.zi.ə/ · /ˌtɛlˌæn.d͡ʒi.ɛkˈteɪ.ʒə/

Definition of telangiectasia

1 sense · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. (countable, uncountable)A condition characterized by dilatation of the capillaries, causing them to appear as small red or purple clusters, often spidery in appearance, on the skin or the surface of an organ.
    “Chronic venous disease includes cosmetically undesirable telangiectasias, varicose veins, venous ulceration, and claudication.”

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Etymology

Mid 19th century New Latin, from telo- + angiectasia, reflecting Ancient Greek τέλος (télos, “end, telo-”) + Ancient Greek ἀγγεῖον (angeîon, “vessel, angio-”) + Ancient Greek ἔκτασις (éktasis, “stretching out, extension”) + Latin -ia.

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