Angiotelectasia

/ˌændʒioʊˌtɛlɛkˈteɪʒə/ noun

Definition

A vascular condition involving the abnormal dilation or expansion of small blood vessels, particularly capillaries and arterioles.

Etymology

From Greek 'angion' (vessel) + 'tele' (end) + 'ektasis' (dilation). This medical term describes chronic widening of the tiniest blood vessels in the body.

Kelly Says

Angiotelectasia shows up as red spider-like marks on skin—it's when the tiny capillaries at the ends of blood vessel networks get permanently stretched and visible!

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