ectasis

Meanings

• noun

  A state or condition of swelling or dilatation, especially of a bodily organ or part.

  - "The patient was diagnosed with ectasis of the retina."
  - "The ectasis of the liver can lead to serious health complications."

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Variants

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MDMA , ecstasies , ecstasy

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'ektasis' meaning 'extension' or 'stretching out'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'ectasis' is also used in the field of archaeology to describe the swelling or bulging of pottery due to moisture.

2. The word 'ectasis' is pronounced 'ek-tah-sis'.

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Related Concepts

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1. dilation: A process of widening or enlarging, especially a blood vessel or an opening.

2. edema: An excessive accumulation of fluid in the interstitial tissue or serous cavities of the body.

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Culture

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In Greek mythology, the term 'Ectasis' was also used to describe the state of divine inspiration or ecstasy.

How to Memorize "ectasis"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a balloon being inflated to represent the concept of ectasis.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ectasis' with the concept of swelling or expansion.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the Greek origin of the word 'ektasis' to mean 'extension' or 'stretching out'.

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