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ectasis

Noun CEFR B1
ˈɛktəsɪs

Definitions

  1. The dilation or distention of a hollow or tubular part of the body, typically due to disease or injury.
    countable, uncountable
  2. The lengthening of a syllable from short to long.
    countable, uncountable

Equivalents

2 more languages
Ελληνικάέκταση
Bahasa Indonesiaektasia

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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See also

ectatommine ectendomycorrhiza ecteniniid ectepicondyle ecteron ectexine

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