adv. [ Ect- + L. ad towards. ] (Anat.) Toward the outside or surface; -- opposed to
a. [ See Ect-. ] (Anat.) Pertaining to, or situated near, the surface; outer; -- opposed to
‖n. [ NL. See Ectasis. ] (Med.) A dilatation of a hollow organ or of a canal. [ 1913 Webster ]
‖n. [ L., fr. Gr. &unr_;;