angiectasis

/ændʒiːˈkæsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

a condition of the lungs characterized by the formation of dilated, tortuous blood vessels, often resulting in coughing up blood

“The patient’s X-ray showed signs of advanced angiectasis, requiring immediate medical attention.”

Synonyms

  • cryptogenic angiohemorrhage
  • pulmonary angiectasis

Antonyms

  • lung infarction
  • pulmonary embolism