What does "ectasis" mean?

The dilation or distention of a hollow or tubular part of the body, typically due to disease or injury.

What is a synonym for "ectasis"?

Common synonyms include: ectasia, diastole.

/ˈɛktəsɪs/ noun

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Noun

1
The dilation or distention of a hollow or tubular part of the body, typically due to disease or injury. countable, uncountable
2
dilatation or distension of a hollow organ wordnet
3
The lengthening of a syllable from short to long. countable, uncountable

From Ancient Greek ἔκτασις (éktasis).

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