Dolichoectasia
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Dolichoectasia is a noun meaning (pathology) elongation and distension of an artery.
Meaning
(pathology) elongation and distension of an artery.
Example Sentences
Vertebrobasilar dolichoectasia should be considered as a differential in cases of trigeminal nerve hypoplasia and also in cases of obstructive hydrocephalus not explained by other causes.
Word Forms
- dolichoectasias
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include arteriomegaly, arteriostenosis, arteriolosclerosis, arteriosclerosis, aortosclerosis, arteriodilation.
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