Ectasis

//ˈɛktəsɪs// noun

Definitions

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

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἔκτασις (éktasis).

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