telangiectasis

[ tel-an-jee-ek-tuh-sis ]

noun

, Pathology.

, plural tel·an·gi·ec·ta·ses [tel-an-jee-, ek, -t, uh, -seez].

1. chronic dilatation of the capillaries and other small blood vessels.

telangiectasis

/ tɪˌlændʒɪɛkˈtætɪk; tɪˌlændʒɪɛkˈteɪzɪə; tɪˌlændʒɪˈɛktəsɪs /

noun

1. pathol an abnormal dilation of the capillaries or terminal arteries producing blotched red spots, esp on the face or thighs

Derived Forms

• telangiectatic, adjective

Other Words From

• tel·an·gi·ec·tat·ic [tel-an-jee-ek-, tat, -ik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of telangiectasis¹

1825–35; < New Latin < Greek tél ( os ) end + angeî ( on ) receptacle + éktasis extension

Word History and Origins

Origin of telangiectasis¹

C19: New Latin, from Greek telos end + angeion vessel + ektasis dilation