dilatation
noun
- dilation
- Med. the state of enlargement of an organ, cavity, duct, or opening of the body beyond normal size
See dilatation in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(dĭlˌə-tāˈshən, dīˌlə-)
nouna. The act or process of expanding; dilation.
b. The condition of being expanded or stretched.
c. A dilated formation or part.
- Medicine The condition of being abnormally enlarged or dilated, as of an organ, orifice, or tubular structure: dilatation of the stomach. Also called dilation.
- Lengthy explanation or elaboration of a subject in writing or speech.
Related Forms:
- dilˌa·taˈtion·al adjective
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