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- DictionaryDil·a·ta·tion/ˌdiləˈtāSH(ə)n/
noun
- 1. the action of dilating a vessel or opening or the process of becoming dilated.
The meaning of DILATATION is the state of being expanded or widened; specifically : the condition of being stretched or enlarged beyond normal dimensions especially as a result of overwork, disease, or abnormal relaxation. How to use dilatation in a sentence.
noun. a dilated formation or part. Pathology. an abnormal enlargement of an aperture or a canal of the body. Surgery. an enlargement made in a body aperture or canal for surgical or medical treatment. a restoration to normal patency of an abnormally small body opening or passageway, as of the anus or esophagus.
The meaning of DILATION is the act or action of enlarging, expanding, or widening : the state of being dilated. How to use dilation in a sentence.
the process of becoming wider or more open, or the act of making something do this: Dilatation of blood vessels is always associated with increased blood flow and increased blood pressure. Balloon dilatation is a safe and effective treatment for patients with tight urethral strictures.
Aug 19, 2015 · the process of becoming wider or more open, or the act of making something do this: Dilatation of blood vessels is always associated with increased blood flow and increased blood pressure. Balloon dilatation is a safe and effective treatment for patients with tight urethral strictures.
1. the condition, as of an orifice or tubular structure, of being dilated or stretched beyond normal dimensions by medications or instrumentation. 2. the act of dilating or stretching. dilatation of the heart compensatory enlargement of the cavities of the heart, with thinning of the walls.
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.
noun. the state of being stretched beyond normal dimensions. synonyms: distension, distention. see more. distension of the abdomen that is caused by the accumulation of gas in the intestines or the peritoneal cavity. dilatation of the veins associated with the spermatic cord in the testes.
Definition of dilatation noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Dilation. The state of enlargement of an organ, cavity, duct, or opening of the body beyond normal size. Prolixity; diffuse discourse. The act of dilating; expansion; an enlarging on all sides; the state of being dilated; dilation.
