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telangiectasia
tel·an·gi·ec·ta·sia [ te lànjee ek táyə ] 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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