ectasia

/ ɛkˈteɪsɪs; ɛkˈteɪzɪə /

noun

1. pathol the distension or dilation of a duct, vessel, or hollow viscus

Derived Forms

• ecˈtatic, adjective

Example Sentences

Other recent studies suggest Lasik patients may also be at increased risk for long-term eye complications, including possibly requiring earlier cataract surgery and developing a serious vision-threatening condition called corneal ectasia.

From New York Times

This is practically always due to stagnation ectasia, which is invariably associated with either organic or "spasmodic" stricture, existing at the time of observation or at some time prior thereto.

From Project Gutenberg

Scott Petty, 36, a 3D artist from Houston who developed video games for a living, was diagnosed with corneal ectasia six months after having Lasik surgery.

From New York Times