dilatation

Noun

Meaning

The act of dilating; expansion; an enlarging on al/ sides; the state of being dilated; dilation.

A dilation or enlargement of a canal or other organ.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

dilation distension distention development production growth increase increasing addendum spread expansion extent extension continuing expand
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Antonyms

period stage phase contract reduction interval
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Hypernyms

expansion enlargement physical condition physiological condition physiological state

Hyponyms

vasodilation mydriasis ectasis ectasia tympanites varicocele

Phrases with the word

compression-dilatation wave heart dilatation esophageal dilatation

Examples

the dilation of the pupil of the eye Source: Internet

As with the other cardiovascular malformations, complications of aortic dilatation is commonly associated with 45,X karyotype. Source: Internet

Aortic root dilatation is thought to be due to a mesenchymal defect as pathological evidence of cystic medial necrosis has been found by several studies. Source: Internet

As a result, any aortic root dilatation should be seriously taken into account, as it could become a fatal aortic dissection. Source: Internet

Dilation (or dilatation) and curettage (D&C) refers to the dilation (widening/opening) of the cervix and surgical removal of part of the lining of the uterus and/or contents of the uterus by scraping and scooping ( curettage ). Source: Internet

However, no evidence suggests that patients with Turner syndrome have a significantly higher risk of aortic dilatation and dissection in absence of predisposing factors. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

dilatancy dilatant dilatate dilatation and curettage dilatational dilatative