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Ectasis

Description:

Ectasis is a medical term that refers to the dilation or expansion of a body part or organ. It can be used for describing various medical conditions and diseases.

Senses and Usages:

Medical Sense:

Noun: In medical contexts, ectasis describes the abnormal enlargement or dilation of a blood vessel or hollow organ.

Example Sentence: The patient was diagnosed with bronchiectasis, a condition characterized by the ectasis of the bronchial tubes.

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General Sense:

Noun: Beyond medical usage, ectasis can also be used figuratively to describe expansion or enlargement of a non-physical nature, such as an increase in scope or intensity.

Example Sentence: The success of the documentary led to the ectasis of the filmmaker's career, with offers flooding in from around the world.

Adjective: Ectasic is the adjective form of ectasis, used to describe something that is dilated or expanded.

Example Sentence: The audience was in ectasic awe as they watched the breathtaking performance.

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