Ectasis

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Updated June 2026

Definition

The dilation or distension of a hollow organ, used interchangeably with ectasia in medical contexts.

“The physician noted mild ectasis in the bronchial passages following a detailed examination.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

ec·ta·sis

Related Words

Synonyms

ectasia

Antonyms

constrictionstenosis

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Wordle

Starts with ECT and ends in -ASIS, a Greek-derived medical suffix seen in several clinical terms

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Anagrams of Ectasis

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ascites

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ectasia entasis

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