telangiectasis

9.9

A small widened blood vessel near the skin or inside the mouth that you can see

noun
/ˌtɛlænˌdʒiˈɛktəsɪs/

Specialized

: telangiectasia

Some people with rosacea may notice telangiectasis as a visible symptom.

Examples

Chronic sun exposure can increase the risk of developing telangiectasis on the face.
Many people develop telangiectases as they age.
The dermatologist identified telangiectasis on the patient's cheeks during the examination.
The doctor diagnosed her with telangiectasis on her cheeks.
The dermatologist identified telangiectasis on the patient's cheeks during the examination.
Chronic sun exposure can increase the risk of developing telangiectasis on the face.
Some people with rosacea may notice telangiectasis as a visible symptom.

Synonyms

telangiectasia

vstelangiectasis

Specialized

9.9

A small widened blood vessel near the skin that looks like a thin red line

is the same meaning but differs only by word form

vascular spider

vstelangiectasis

Specialized

8.7

A small red spot on the skin with thin red lines spreading out from the middle

is the general term for widened superficial vessels without that central spot

spider nevus

vstelangiectasis

Specialized

8.4

A small red spot on the skin with short red lines spreading like a spider

is the broader name for dilated superficial vessels lacking that spider shape

Surface Forms

telangiectasis singular

telangiectases plural

Morphology

telangiectasis = angiectasis (opaque) = tel + angio + ectasis

The parts are medical combining forms ('tel-', 'angio-', '-ectasis') that are unfamiliar to average learners, so the meaning cannot be derived from known everyday words.

Etymology

The word telangiectasis comes from Greek parts meaning 'end' (tel-), 'vessel' (angio-), and 'stretch' (-ectasis). So, a telangiectasis is a tiny blood 'vessel' near the skin that has 'stretched' or widened and becomes visible.