: the expansion of a hollow or tubular organ.

What does ectasia mean in medical terms?

Ectasia (/ɛkˈteɪʒə/), also called ectasis (/ˈɛktəsɪs/), is dilation or distention of a tubular structure, either normal or pathophysiologic but usually the latter (except in atelectasis, where absence of ectasis is the problem).

What does Rrhagia mean in medical terms?

-rrhagia (-rrhage)

combining form denoting excessive or abnormal flow or discharge from an organ or part. Examples: haemorrhage (excessive bleeding); menorrhagia (excessive menstrual flow).... ...