arteriectasis

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

• 🇵🇹Termo médico que designa a dilatação ou estiramento anormal de uma artéria.

1. Abnormal artery dilation C2 formal medical

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

   • 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.

   🇵🇹Dilatação anormal da artéria

   Sinônimos: aneurysm