‖ lymphangiectasis Path.
(ˌlɪmfændʒɪˈɛktəsɪs)
[mod.L., f. as lymphangioma + ectasis.]
Dilatation of the lymphatics.
| 1882 Quain's Dict. Med., Lymphangiectasis,..lymphatic varix, or varicose dilatation of lymphatic vessels. 1899 Allbutt's Syst. Med. VI. 443 The dilatation of the lymphatics, or lymphangiectasis, may be very diffuse. |
Hence ˌlymphangiecˈtatic a.
| (In recent Dicts.) |