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  1. lymphangiectasia, lymphangiectasisnoun

    dilatation of a lymph vessel

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  1. lymphangiectasianoun

    dilation of the lymphatic vessels

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  1. Lymphangiectasia

    Lymphangiectasia, also known as "lymphangiectasis", is a pathologic dilation of lymph vessels. When it occurs in the intestines of dogs, and more rarely humans, it causes a disease known as "intestinal lymphangiectasia". This disease is characterized by lymphatic vessel dilation, chronic diarrhea and loss of proteins such as serum albumin and globulin. It is considered to be a chronic form of protein-losing enteropathy.

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  1. lymphangiectasia

    Lymphangiectasia is a medical condition characterized by the dilation or enlargement of the lymphatic vessels, which can lead to a variety of health problems. It can occur anywhere in the body but is most commonly found in the intestines, lungs, and skin. It can be primary (congenital, meaning present at birth) or secondary (acquired later in life due to a disease or condition that interrupts normal lymph flow). Symptoms and severity can vary greatly depending on the location and extent of the affected lymph vessels.

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  1. Lymphangiectasia

    Lymphangiectasia is a pathologic dilation of lymph vessels. When it occurs in the intestines of dogs, and more rarely humans, it causes a disease known as "intestinal lymphangiectasia." This disease is characterized by lymphatic vessel dilation, chronic diarrhea and loss of proteins such as serum albumin and globulin. It is considered to be a chronic form of protein-losing enteropathy. It is also known as "lymphangiectasis".

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of lymphangiectasia in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of lymphangiectasia in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1


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