noun
- Plural of ectasis; abnormal dilation or expansion of a hollow organ or blood vessel.
Usage: medical term; used in clinical and anatomical contexts
Examples
- The imaging study revealed multiple ectases in the patient's coronary arteries.
- Bronchial ectases can develop as a complication of severe respiratory infections.
- The physician noted several ectases affecting the esophageal tissue.
- Ductal ectases are sometimes found incidentally during mammography.
- Treatment options depend on the location and severity of the ectases.