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dilatation Definition

dila·ta·tion (dil′ə tās̸hən, dīl′ə-)

noun

  1. dilation
  2. Med. the state of enlargement of an organ, cavity, duct, or opening of the body beyond normal size

Etymology: ME dilatacioun < OFr dilatation < LL dilatatio

dilatation Related Forms

dil′a·ta·tional adjective

dilatation Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • cervix: Dilatation of the cervix is not a sign of pregnancy, and usually only happens in late pregnancy near the time of delivery.
  • vessel: There is dilatation of the blood vessels; this is difficult to appreciate and a comparison with the normal lung will help you.
  • pupil: The effect of the strain is to cause dilatation of the pupils and resultant dimness of vision.
  • aorta: Progressive dilatation of the aorta is symmetric, commencing at the sinus of Valsalva and predisposing to rupture and dissection.
  • ventricle: Dilatation of the contralateral ventricle like this indicates that there is very significant pressure on the brain.

Converse of object

  • cause: The virus that causes proventricular dilatation often affects the crop.
  • follow: In addition he coordinates the Cardiovascular Gene Therapy Group which is seeking ways to prevent coronary arteries from narrowing following balloon dilatation for angina.
  • show: Will show dilatation of the renal pelvis suggesting reflux or obstruction.
  • include: Normal body responses to the removal of pressure include local dilatation of the microcirculation caused by the accumulation of metabolites.
  • confirm: Confirming full dilatation Recognizing full dilatation is something we all learn from the woman's behavior.

Adjective modifier

  • oesophageal: The technique of oesophageal dilatation has evolved considerably in recent years.
  • cervical: It is generally accepted that the ' normal ' rate of cervical dilatation is 1 cm per hour.
  • aortic: Repeat scans of patients with an AAA of 3 to 5.9 cm were done at intervals determined by the aortic dilatation.
  • ventricular: This dispersion was accentuated in the presence of acute left ventricular dilatation.
  • full: ARM at full dilatation by midwife handing over care.
  • endoscopic: This is most commonly achieved by endoscopic balloon dilatation with surgical myotomy reserved for endoscopic failures.

Modifies a noun

  • joint: The dilatation joints are particularly noticeable within the free-face on the western edge of Beacon Hill.
  • procedure: A bladder neck dilatation procedure took place during 1998, with good effect.

Noun used with modifier

  • balloon: Good results from balloon dilatation are obtained in most patients with 60 % of patients dysphagia free at 5 years.
  • time: Fantastic tho it seems, time dilatation has been proved mathematically.

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