Etymology

ectasis

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Today it means: The dilation or distention of a hollow or tubular part of the body, typically due to disease or injury. Full definition →

Ancient Greek ἔκτασις
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  1. Ancient Greek · borrowed fromἔκτασις
  2. Ancient Greek · borrowed fromἔκτασις
  3. English todayectasis

Borrowed from Ancient Greek ἔκτασις (éktasis).

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