An abnormal dilation or expansion of the abdominal cavity, combining Greek terms for belly and dilation.
From Greek 'koilia' (belly) + 'ektasis' (stretching/dilation). This medical term follows the standard pattern of '-ectasia' words (bronchiectasia, cardiectasia) used in pathology to describe abnormal enlargements.
The '-ectasia' suffix is used for any abnormal stretching—understanding this pattern lets you decode dozens of medical conditions you've never heard of.
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