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Princeton's WordNet
ectasia, ectasisnoun
dilatation or distension of a hollow organ
Wiktionary
ectasisnoun
dilatation: for example, bronchiectasis, which refers to a pathologic dilatation of the bronchi of the lung.
ectasisnoun
The lengthening of a syllable from short to long.
Wikipedia
ectasis
Ectasia (), also called ectasis (), is dilation or distention of a tubular structure, either normal or pathophysiologic but usually the latter (except in atelectasis, where absence of ectasis is the problem).
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ectasis
Ectasis refers to the dilation, distension or expansion of a hollow or tubular organ or structure in the body. It can be due to a variety of causes such as disease, disorder, or injury. The term is often combined with other medical terms to indicate the specific organ or part affected, such as bronchiectasis or teleangiectasis.
Webster Dictionary
Ectasisnoun
the lengthening of a syllable from short to long
Etymology: [L., fr. Gr. ; 'ek out + to stretch.]
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Ectasis
ek′ta-sis, n. the pronunciation of a vowel as long.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of ectasis in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of ectasis in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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