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arteriectasis

/ɑːˌtɪə.riˈek.tə.sɪs/

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noun

/ɑːˌtɪə.riˈek.tə.sɪs/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 widening or distension of an artery, often due to weakness in the vessel wall.

    ruПатологическое расширение артерии

    • The patient was diagnosed with arteriectasis after the scan.
    • Arteriectasis can lead to serious complications if left untreated.
    • The surgeon noted a significant arteriectasis in the femoral artery.

    Synonymsaneurysm