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1. (n.) dilatation
a dilated formation or part.
2. dilatation
an abnormal enlargement of an organ, aperture, or canal of the body.
3. dilatation
an enlargement made in a body aperture or canal for surgical or medical treatment.
4. dilatation
a restoration to normal patency of an abnormally small body opening or passageway.
Etymology: (1350–1400; ME (< OF) < L)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) dilatation, distension, distention
the state of being stretched beyond normal dimensions
2. (noun) dilation, dilatation
the act of expanding an aperture
"the dilation of the pupil of the eye"
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) dilatation
prolixity; diffuse discourse
2. (noun) dilatation
the act of dilating; expansion; an enlarging on al/ sides; the state of being dilated; dilation
3. (noun) dilatation
a dilation or enlargement of a canal or other organ
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U.S. National Library of Medicine |
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1. dilatation
The act of dilating.
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