dilatation

dil·a·ta·tion

 (dĭl′ə-tā′shən, dī′lə-)

n.

Dilation.

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dil′a·ta′tion·al adj.

dil•a•ta•tion

(ˌdɪl əˈteɪ ʃən, ˌdaɪ lə-)

also dilation

n.

1. a dilated formation or part.

2. an abnormal enlargement of an organ, aperture, or canal of the body.

3.

a. an enlargement made in a body aperture or canal for surgical or medical treatment.

b. a restoration to normal patency of an abnormally small body opening or passageway.

[1350–1400; Middle English (< Old French) < Latin]

dil`a•ta′tion•al, adj.

dilatation

The expanding or enlarging of a part of the body. See D C.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	dilatation - the state of being stretched beyond normal dimensions distention, distension physical condition, physiological condition, physiological state - the condition or state of the body or bodily functions tympanites - distension of the abdomen that is caused by the accumulation of gas in the intestines or the peritoneal cavity ectasia, ectasis - dilatation or distension of a hollow organ varicocele - dilatation of the veins associated with the spermatic cord in the testes
	2.	dilatation - the act of expanding an aperture; "the dilation of the pupil of the eye" dilation enlargement, expansion - the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope vasodilation - dilation of blood vessels (especially the arteries) mydriasis - reflex pupillary dilation as a muscle pulls the iris outward; occurs in response to a decrease in light or certain drugs

Translations

διαστολή

dilatazione

dilatation

, dilation

n → Ausdehnung f, → Erweiterung f; (of pupils) → Erweiterung f; dilatation and curettage → Dilation und Kürettage f (spec), → Ausschabung f

dil·a·ta·tion

n. dilatación, aumento o expansión anormal de un órgano u orificio.