phlebectasia

noun

phleb·​ec·​ta·​sia ˌflēb-ˌek-ˈtā-zh(ē-)ə How to pronounce phlebectasia (audio)
: dilation of a vein : varicosity sense 1, varicosis

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“Phlebectasia.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/phlebectasia. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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