Arteriectasia (Noun)
Meaning
An abnormal distension of an artery.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient's arteriectasia was causing a significant decrease in blood flow to the affected limb.
- Arteriectasia can be a symptom of various underlying conditions, including atherosclerosis and hypertension.
- The doctor ordered an angiogram to confirm the diagnosis of arteriectasia in the patient's aorta.
- Untreated arteriectasia can lead to serious complications, including aneurysm rupture and organ failure.
- The surgical team carefully repaired the arteriectasia in the patient's coronary artery to restore normal blood flow.