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Meaning of ectasia
Wordnet
ectasia (n)
dilatation or distension of a hollow organ
Webster
ectasia (n.)
A dilatation of a hollow organ or of a canal.
ectasia Sentence Examples
- Bronchiectasis is a condition in which the bronchi, or airways, become abnormally widened and damaged.
- A common cause of bronchiectasis is a chronic infection or inflammation of the airways.
- Bronchiectasis can also be caused by genetic disorders or by damage to the airways from inhaled toxins or irritants.
- Symptoms of bronchiectasis include a chronic cough, shortness of breath, and wheezing.
- In severe cases, bronchiectasis can lead to respiratory failure and death.
- Treatment for bronchiectasis includes antibiotics to treat infections, bronchodilators to open up the airways, and chest physiotherapy to help clear mucus from the lungs.
- Some cases of bronchiectasis may require surgery to remove damaged portions of the airways.
- Aneurysmal bone cyst is a rare benign bone tumor that is characterized by a large, blood-filled cavity within the bone.
- Aneurysmal bone cysts can occur in any bone, but they are most commonly found in the long bones of the legs and arms.
- Treatment for aneurysmal bone cysts typically involves surgery to remove the cyst and the surrounding bone.
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dilatation or distension of a hollow organA dilatation of a hollow organ or of a canal.
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Bronchiectasis is a condition in which the bronchi, or airways, become abnormally widened and damaged.
A common cause of bronchiectasis is a chronic infection or inflammation of the airways.
Bronchiectasis can also be caused by genetic disorders or by damage to the airways from inhaled toxins or irritants.
Symptoms of bronchiectasis include a chronic cough, shortness of breath, and wheezing.
