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telangiectasia
tel·an·gi·ec·ta·sia
[
te lànjee ek táyə
]
or
tel·an·gi·ec·ta·sis
[
te lànjee ek táyssiss
]
noun
Definition:
capillary dilation:
permanent dilation of the capillaries and small blood vessels, especially in the face and thighs, producing dark red blotches
[
Mid-19th century. < Greek
telos
"end" +
aggeion
"vessel" +
ektasis
"extension"
]
tel·an·gi·ec·tat·ic
[
te lànjee ek táttik
]
adjective
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tel·an·gi·ec·tat·ic [ te lànjee ek táttik ] adjective
