Telangiectasia
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /tɛˌlæn.d͡ʒi.ɛkˈteɪ.zi.ə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Telangiectasia is a noun meaning (medicine, pathology) A condition characterized by dilatation of the capillaries, causing them to appear as small red or purple clusters, often spidery in appearance, on the skin or the surface of an organ.
Meaning
(medicine, pathology) A condition characterized by dilatation of the capillaries, causing them to appear as small red or purple clusters, often spidery in appearance, on the skin or the surface of an organ.
Example Sentences
Chronic venous disease includes cosmetically undesirable telangiectasias, varicose veins, venous ulceration, and claudication.
Word Forms
- telangiectasias
- telangiectasiae
Synonyms for telangiectasia
Depending on context, synonyms include telangiectasis.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ataxia, oculocutaneous, telangiectasy, telangiectesia, teleangiectasia, telangiectasis.
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