Synonyms for ectasis

Most common

swelling · diastole · ectasia

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Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

   The dilation or distention of a hollow or tubular part of the body, typically due to disease or injury.

Forms

Plural

ectases → swellings, ectasias, diastoles…

Example sentences

• swelling You may have swelling, but don't worry about it.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

7 letters

ectasia

8 letters

swelling², diastole⁴

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (swelling² = 2 syllables).