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arteriectasia

/ɑːˌtɪə.ri.ekˈteɪ.ʒə/

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noun

/ɑːˌtɪə.ri.ekˈteɪ.ʒə/C2formalmedical
  • ruМедицинский термин, обозначающий аномальное расширение или растяжение артерии.

A medical term referring to an abnormal dilation or distension of an artery.

  1. Abnormal artery dilationC2formalmedical

    An abnormal distension or widening of an artery, often due to weakness in the vessel wall.

    ruПатологическое расширение артерии

    • The patient was diagnosed with arteriectasia after the scan.
    • Arteriectasia can lead to serious complications if untreated.
    • The surgeon repaired the arteriectasia to prevent rupture.

    Synonymsarteriectasis