ectases
/ˈɛktəsiːz/
noun
- Plural of ectasis; a medical term for the dilation or expansion of a tubular structure in the body, such as a blood vessel or duct.
- Mammary duct ectases can cause discomfort and discharge.
- The scan revealed several ectases in the patient's coronary arteries.
- Doctors monitor vascular ectases to prevent potential ruptures.