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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