lymphangiectasis
/lɪmˌfændʒiˈɛktəsɪs/
noun
- A medical condition in which the lymph vessels become abnormally widened or dilated.
- Treatment for lymphangiectasis often focuses on reducing pressure in the lymphatic system.
- The doctor diagnosed the patient with lymphangiectasis after seeing the swollen lymph vessels on the scan.
- Lymphangiectasis can cause fluid to build up in the tissues, leading to swelling.