Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

ectasis

/ˈɛktəsɪs/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: ec-ta-sis
IPA: /ˈɛktəsɪs/

9

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

3

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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

Countable; Uncountable

noun

The lengthening of a syllable from short to long.

Countable; Uncountable

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek ἔκτασις (éktasis).

Usage

Inflected Forms

ectases (plural)

Derived Forms

angiectasis bronchiectasis dystelectasis lymphadenectasis sialectasis telangiectasis

Frequently Paired Words

atelectasis

Synonyms

ectasia

Questions

How do you pronounce ectasis?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɛktəsɪs/.
What does ectasis mean?: The dilation or distention of a hollow or tubular part of the body, typically due to disease or injury.
Where does ectasis come from?: Borrowed from Ancient Greek ἔκτασις (éktasis).

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