TELANGIECTASIA
\tˌɛlɐŋɡa͡ɪktˈe͡ɪzi͡ə], \tˌɛlɐŋɡaɪktˈeɪziə], \t_ˌɛ_l_ɐ_ŋ_ɡ_aɪ_k_t_ˈeɪ_z_iə]\
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Permanent dilation of preexisting blood vessels (capillaries, arterioles, venules) creating small focal red lesions, usually in the skin or mucous membranes. The lesion may present as a coarse or fine red line or as a punctum with radiating limbs. (From Dorland, 27th ed)
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te-lan-ji-ek-t[=a]'si-a, n. a dilation of the small arteries or capillaries--also TELANGIEC'TASIS.--adj. TELANGIECTAT'IC. [Gr. telos, the end, angeion, a vessel, ektasis, extension.]
By Thomas Davidson
By Willam Alexander Newman Dorland
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