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lymphangiectasis

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lymphangiectasis /lym·phan·gi·ec·ta·sis/ (-ek´tah-sis) dilatation of the lymphatic vessels.lymphangiectat´ic
lym·phan·gi·ec·ta·sis (lm-fnj-kt-ss) or lym·phan·gi·ec·ta·sia (lm-fnj-k-tzh)
n.
Dilation of the lymphatic vessels. Also called lymphectasia.
lym·phangi·ec·tatic (-k-ttk) adj.
lymphangiectasis
see lymphangiectasia.
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.
lymphangiectasis
Dilatation of multiple lymph vessels. Cf Telangiectasia.


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