caliectasis

caliectasis

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n.
dilatation or distension of the calyces of the kidney, which is mainly associated with hydronephrosis and usually demonstrated by ultrasound or IVU (see intravenous urogram).

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ca·li·ec·ta·sis (ka″le-ekґtə-sis) [calix + ectasis] dilatation of a renal calyx; called also calicectasis.

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