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lymphangiectasia /lym·phan·gi·ec·ta·sia/ (lim-fan″je-ek-ta´zhah) lymphangiectasis. lymphangiectasia [limfan′jē·ektā′zhə] Etymology: L, lympha + Gk, angeion, vessel, ektasis, stretching dilation of the smaller lymphatic vessels, usually resulting from obstruction in the larger vessels, such as in pelvic tuberculosis, mesenteric node metastases, and certain protozoan diseases. 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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