Angiectaticus is a medical term that describes a vascular disorder characterized by the dilation of blood vessels. The term is comprised of three elements, each with a distinct sound. "Angi-" refers to blood vessels, "ectatic" means dilation or expansion, and "us" indicates that this is a noun or adjective. The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /ˌændʒiːəkˈtætɪkəs/, with the stress falling on the second syllable. Remembering the components of the word can help in understanding its spelling and pronunciation.
Marked by the presence of dilated blood-vessels.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.