The suffix -ectasis in cardiovascular terms refers to the dilation or widening of a blood vessel or a hollow organ within the cardiovascular system. Examples include bronchiectasis (widening of the bronchial tubes) or arteriectasis (dilation of an artery).
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Some medical terms with the suffix -ectasis include bronchiectasis (dilation of the bronchial tubes) and atelectasis (collapsed lung tissue).
The suffix is -ate. This suffix means state of.
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