Ectasia

Pronunciation: /ˈɛktəsɪə/

Ectasia (noun)

  1. A medical condition where a blood vessel becomes wider than normal, often because its wall is weak.
  2. A medical widening of an airway or body tube, usually due to long-term damage or pressure.

Examples

  • Ectasia can cause blood vessel widening in the affected area.
  • The doctor noted ectasia after observing blood vessel widening.