angiotasis
|an-gi-o-ta-sis|
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/ˌændʒiˈɑːtəsɪs/
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/ˌændʒiˈɒtəsɪs/
blood vessel expansion
Etymology
Etymology Information
'angiotasis' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'angeion' meaning 'vessel' and 'tasis' meaning 'stretching' or 'extension'.
Historical Evolution
'angiotasis' was formed in modern medical terminology from Greek roots and became the English medical term 'angiotasis'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the stretching or expansion of a vessel', and this meaning has remained the same in modern medical usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the dilatation or expansion of blood vessels.
Angiotasis can occur as a response to certain medications.
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Last updated: 2025/08/08 12:51