calicectasis

calicectasis definition - medical

cal·i·cec·ta·sis (kălˌĭ-sĕkˈtə-sĭs, kāˌlĭ-) or cal·i·ec·ta·sis (kălˌē-ĕkˈtə-sĭs, kāˌlē-)

noun
Dilation of the calices, usually due to obstruction or infection. Also called pyelocaliectasis.

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