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lymphangiectasia |
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lymphangiectasia /lym·phan·gi·ec·ta·sia/ (lim-fan?je-ek-ta´zhah) lymphangiectasis. lymphangiectasia, lymphangiectasis dilatation of the lymphatic vessels; may be congenital or acquired. See also lymphatic vessel obstruction. intestinal lymphangiectasia leakage of protein from dilated lacteals in intestinal villi caused by lymphatic obstruction. May result in a protein-losing enteropathy with hypoproteinemia, diarrhea, edema, ascites and weight loss. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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