angiotelectasia
|an-gi-o-te-lec-ta-sia|
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/ˌændʒioʊˌtɛlɛkˈsteɪziə/
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/ˌændʒiəʊˌtɛlɛkˈsteɪziə/
capillary vessel dilation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'angiotelectasia' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'angeion' meaning 'vessel', 'telos' meaning 'end', and 'ektasis' meaning 'extension or dilation'.
Historical Evolution
'angiotelectasia' was formed in modern medical terminology by combining Greek roots to describe the dilation of capillary vessels.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'dilation of capillary vessels', and this meaning has remained unchanged in medical usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
dilation or expansion of the capillary vessels, especially in the lungs.
Angiotelectasia can be observed in certain pulmonary diseases.
Synonyms
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