Definition of Lymphangiectasia

1. Noun. Dilatation of a lymph vessel.

Exact synonyms: Lymphangiectasis
Generic synonyms: Ectasia, Ectasis

Definition of Lymphangiectasia

1. Noun. (medicine) dilation of the lymphatic vessels ¹

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Medical Definition of Lymphangiectasia

1. Dilation of the lymphatic vessels, the basic process that may result in the formation of a lymphangioma. Synonym: lymphectasia, telangiectasia lymphatica. Origin: Lymphangio-+ G. Ektasis, a stretching (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Lymphangiectasia

lymphadenography
lymphadenoid
lymphadenoid goiter
lymphadenoma
lymphadenomatosis
lymphadenopathic
lymphadenopathies
lymphadenopathy
lymphadenosis
lymphadenovarix
lymphads
lymphagogue
lymphangeitis
lymphangial
lymphangiectasia (current term)
lymphangiectasias
lymphangiectasis
lymphangiectatic
lymphangiectodes
lymphangiectomy
lymphangiitis
lymphangio-
lymphangioendothelioma
lymphangiogenesis
lymphangiogenic
lymphangiogram
lymphangiograms
lymphangiographies
lymphangiography

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