polychasia

/pɒliˈkæziə/

Definitions

1. noun

A condition in which there are multiple blood vessels or a network of blood vessels in the walls of a hollow organ.

“The patient was diagnosed with polychasia in her liver, which required immediate surgery.”

2. noun

A condition characterized by the presence of multiple blood vessels in the walls of an organ, often leading to abnormal functioning or enlargement of the organ.

“The doctor ordered a series of tests to determine the cause of the polychasia in her patient’s heart.”

Synonyms

  • aneurysm
  • hemangioma

Antonyms

  • hypovascularity