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1. (n.) telangiectasis
chronic dilatation of the capillaries and other small blood vessels.
Etymology: (1825–35; tel -2+angi(o) - + Gk éktasis extension =
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1. (noun) telangiectasis
dilatation of the capillary vessels
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1. telangiectasis
Permanent dilation of preexisting blood vessels (CAPILLARIES; ARTERIOLES; VENULES) creating small focal red lesions, most commonly in the skin or mucous membranes. It is characterized by the prominence of skin blood vessels, such as vascular spiders.
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