telangiectasia
|tel-an-gi-ec-ta-sia|
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/ˌtɛlənˌdʒɛkˈteɪʒə/
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/ˌtɛlənˌdʒɛkˈteɪzjə/
dilated small blood vessels
Etymology
'telangiectasia' originates from New Latin/medical formation, ultimately built from Greek elements: 'telos' meaning 'end', 'angeion' meaning 'vessel', and 'ektasis' meaning 'dilation'.
'telangiectasia' was formed in New Latin/medical terminology from Greek elements ('telos' + 'angeion' + 'ektasis') and entered modern English usage through 19th-century medical literature.
Initially it literally signified 'dilation of end vessels,' and over time has come to mean 'dilation of small blood vessels' visible in skin or mucous membranes, or the disorder characterized by such dilations.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a small dilated blood vessel (capillary, venule, or arteriole) visible near the surface of the skin or mucous membranes.
The dermatologist noted several telangiectasia on the patient’s cheeks.
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Noun 2
the condition characterized by multiple telangiectasias, often associated with other vascular or systemic disorders (e.g., hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia).
Her persistent nosebleeds were later attributed to hereditary telangiectasia.
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Last updated: 2025/08/31 15:09