Dilatation

Word DILATATION
Character 10
Hyphenation dil a ta tion
Pronunciations /dɪleɪˈteɪʃ(ə)n/

Definitions and meanings of "Dilatation"

What do we mean by dilatation?

Dilation. noun

In elasticity, change of volume under stress. noun

The act of expanding; expansion, as by heat; a spreading or enlarging in all directions; the state of being expanded or distended; distention. noun

Specifically Diffuseness of speech; prolixity; enlargement. noun

An abnormal enlargement of an aperture or a canal of the body, or one made for the purposes of surgical or medical treatment. See expansion. noun

A dilated part of anything; specifically, in zoology, a dilated portion of an organ or a mark. noun

Prolixity; diffuse discourse. noun

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

A dilation or enlargement of a canal or other organ. noun

Prolixity; diffuse discourse. noun

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

A dilation or enlargement of a canal or other organ. noun

The act of expanding an aperture noun

The state of being stretched beyond normal dimensions noun

Prolixity; diffuse discourse.

The act of dilating; expansion; an enlarging on all sides; the state of being dilated

A dilation or enlargement of a canal or other organ.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Dilatation

The word "dilatation" in example sentences

This phenomenon, which we call dilatation of the womb, is brought about by involuntary contractions of the muscle fibers in its wall, every point of which they draw upward. ❋ Unknown (1912)

The effect of this mixture is a dilatation, which is nearly as four thousand to unity; and the lead in your barrel exhibits another effect, which is the product of its bulk multiplied by its velocity. ❋ Unknown (2007)

The patient has the second step of the second trimester abortion performed by a gynecologist with special expertise in second trimester abortions using a method called dilatation and evacuation D&Ewhich involves dismembering the fetus, which is the safest method for second trimester abortions. ❋ Suzanne (2006)

Directly opposite the incisura angularis of the lesser curvature the greater curvature presents a dilatation, which is the left extremity of the pyloric part; this dilatation is limited on the right by a slight groove, the sulcus intermedius, which is about 2.5 cm, from the duodenopyloric constriction. ❋ Unknown (1918)

But, if a vessel containing both is heated, the liquid experiences a dilatation which is gradually augmented till it equals and even exceeds that of the gas; whence, of course, an equal volume of the liquid will weigh less and less. ❋ Various (N/A)

His practice is in accordance with the belief that young children can be relieved by the simpler methods, such as dilatation; but he also observes that when a child has reached eight or ten years of age, and has never been able to expose the glans, contraction is almost certain to be present, and circumcision must be performed. ❋ Peter Charles Remondino (1886)

The brain can accommodate ventricular dilatation to a certain extent without significant neuronal damage. ❋ Unknown (2010)

It is defined by hypoplasia of the cerebellar vermis, cystic dilatation of fourth ventricle and hydrocephalus. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Mild cases of subglottic stenosis may be managed with observation, medicationor treated endoscopically with balloon dilatation or a laser. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Clifton, Effects of a low-salt diet on flow-mediated dilatation in humans. ❋ M.D. Joel Fuhrman (2011)

Esophageal dilatation (also called dilation) is a technique used to stretch or open portions of the esophagus that are too narrow. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The line in the sand is now crystal clear, the dilatation between the two venues. ❋ Alex Geana (2011)

Prenatal exposure of the fetal intestines to the amniotic fluid can be associated with bowel dilatation and inflammation, thus making primary repair not feasible. ❋ Unknown (2010)

He or she will refer you to the interventional radiologist, who will perform the dilatation. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Since gastroschisis exposes the fetal intestines to the amniotic fluid and are unprotected during pregnancy, there is an increased risk for third trimester complications, such as bowel dilatation, decreased fetal growth and amniotic fluid volume, preterm delivery, as well as the slight risk of fetal death. ❋ Unknown (2010)

During the third trimester, the baby is at risk for gastroschisis-related complications such as bowel dilatation (stretching), decreased fetal growth rate, oligohydramnios (low volume of amniotic fluid, indicating reduced fetal kidney function), and, in only very rare cases, death. ❋ Unknown (2010)

It is known as dilatation and evacuation, or D and E. ❋ Unknown (2008)

The neuron absent or potential to brethine dilatation is revisited. ❋ Unknown (2009)

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