Capillarectasia

/ˌkæpɪlərɛkˈteɪʒə/ noun

A medical condition involving abnormal enlargement or dilation of capillaries (tiny blood vessels).

From Latin capillaris 'hair-like' (referring to capillaries) plus Greek ektasis 'stretching or dilation.' The Greek element -ectasia is a standard medical suffix for abnormal expansion of organs or vessels.

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