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Meaning of ectasia

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ectasia (n)

dilatation or distension of a hollow organ

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ectasia (n.)

A dilatation of a hollow organ or of a canal.

ectasia Sentence Examples

  1. Bronchiectasis is a condition in which the bronchi, or airways, become abnormally widened and damaged.
  2. A common cause of bronchiectasis is a chronic infection or inflammation of the airways.
  3. Bronchiectasis can also be caused by genetic disorders or by damage to the airways from inhaled toxins or irritants.
  4. Symptoms of bronchiectasis include a chronic cough, shortness of breath, and wheezing.
  5. In severe cases, bronchiectasis can lead to respiratory failure and death.
  6. Treatment for bronchiectasis includes antibiotics to treat infections, bronchodilators to open up the airways, and chest physiotherapy to help clear mucus from the lungs.
  7. Some cases of bronchiectasis may require surgery to remove damaged portions of the airways.
  8. Aneurysmal bone cyst is a rare benign bone tumor that is characterized by a large, blood-filled cavity within the bone.
  9. Aneurysmal bone cysts can occur in any bone, but they are most commonly found in the long bones of the legs and arms.
  10. 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.