dilatation Definition
dila·ta·tion (dil′ə tā′s̸hən, dīl′ə-)
noun
- dilation
- 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
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