Asked by
Jonathan Snider
on Oct 15, 2024
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In the term telangiectasis,the suffix -ectasis means:
A) hardening.
B) dilatation.
C) narrowing.
D) large.
Telangiectasis
The dilation of small or terminal blood vessels, causing spider-like or threadlike red lines or patterns on the skin or mucous membranes.
-Ectasis
A suffix indicating dilation or expansion of a hollow organ or vessel.
- Understand anatomical terms related to the heart and cardiovascular system.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand anatomical terms related to the heart and cardiovascular system.