-ectasis

-ectasia

, -ectasis (ek-tā'zē-ă),

Dilation, expansion.

[G. ektasis, a stretching]

Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012

-ectasia

, -ectasis

Combining forms meaning dilation, expansion.

[G. ektasis, a stretching]

Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

-ectasis

[L. fr. Gr. ektasis, extension]

Suffix meaning dilation or expansion.

Medical Dictionary, © 2009 Farlex and Partners