Dilatation

usgb/ˌdaɪləˈteɪʃn/
noun

The action of expanding or enlarging something.

The dilatation of the heart can lead to health problems.
Visual representation of "dilatation" - The action of expanding or enlarging something.

Often appears as...

  • dilatation of vessels
  • dilatation of the artery

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Medical Usage

Primarily used to describe medical procedures or conditions involving the expansion of body parts.

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Dilatation is a key term in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
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Technical Term

Often used in academic and clinical settings; might not be common in everyday language.

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The seminar discussed esophageal dilatation techniques.
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Precise Meaning

Means controlled enlargement, not just any increase in size.

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The dilatation of the cervix is monitored during childbirth.
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