ectasis

/ˈɛktəsɪs/
noun
  1. A medical term for the widening or stretching of a tubular structure in the body.
    • Ectasis of the blood vessels can increase the risk of rupture.
    • The scan revealed ectasis of the esophageal tube.
    • Bronchiectasis is a chronic condition involving ectasis of the airways.
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