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dil·a·ta·tion
(dĭl′ə-tā′shən, dī′lə-)n.
Dilation.
dil′a·ta′tion·al adj.
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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.
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dilatation
The expanding or enlarging of a part of the body. See D C.
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Noun | 1. | dilatation - the state of being stretched beyond normal dimensions 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 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" 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 |
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dilatation
, dilationn → Ausdehnung f, → Erweiterung f; (of pupils) → Erweiterung f; dilatation and curettage → Dilation und Kürettage f (spec), → Ausschabung f
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dil·a·ta·tion
n. dilatación, aumento o expansión anormal de un órgano u orificio.
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