TELANGIECTASIS
\tˈɛlɐŋɡˌa͡ɪktɐsˌiz], \tˈɛlɐŋɡˌaɪktɐsˌiz], \t_ˈɛ_l_ɐ_ŋ_ɡ_ˌaɪ_k_t_ɐ_s_ˌi_z]\
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Dilatation of the capillary vessels.
By Noah Webster.
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Permanent dilation of preexisting blood vessels (capillaries, arterioles, venules) creating small focal red lesions, usually in the skin or mucous membranes. The lesion may present as a coarse or fine red line or as a punctum with radiating limbs. (From Dorland, 27th ed)
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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Dilatation of the capillaries producing a form of angioma and naevus. T. lymphatica, lymphangioma due to dilatation of lymph-vessels. Hence, Telangiectatic, of, pertaining to, or produced by t.
By Alexander Duane
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Platidiam
- An inorganic water-soluble platinum complex. After undergoing hydrolysis, it reacts DNA produce both intra interstrand crosslinks. These crosslinks appear to impair replication and transcription of DNA. The cytotoxicity cisplatin correlates with cellular arrest in G2 phase cell cycle.