Angiectasia
Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.
Summary
Angiectasia refers to the persistent dilation of blood vessels, including arteries, veins, or capillaries. According to this 1930s medical entry, it is typically a localized phenomenon, though it can occur systemically in cases of true plethora or polyglobulia.
Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)
ANGIECTASIA (from the Greek angeion—vessel and ektasis—expansion), a persistent dilation of vessels of the arterial, venous, or capillary type; it is usually observed as a local phenomenon (see Arteriectasia, Phlebectasia, Telangiectasia, and also Angioma). General angiectasia can be spoken of in cases of true plethora (see) and in polyglobulia (see).
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“Angiectasia.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/angiectasia/