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enlargement Definition

en·large·ment (--mənt)

noun

  1. an enlarging or being enlarged
  2. something that enlarges by being added
  3. a reproduction, as of a photograph, on a larger scale

enlargement Synonyms

enlargement

n.

  1. Growth or extension

    augmentation, amplification, expansion; see increase 1.

  2. An enlarged photograph

    blowup, enlarged print, view; see photograph, picture 2.

enlargement Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • spleen: Stomach pains and there may be signs of an enlargement of the spleen.
  • prostate: How enlargement of the prostate can cause problems for you.
  • gland: The result can be a goiter, an enlargement of the thyroid gland.
  • liver: Symptoms include abdominal pain, jaundice, swelling of the ankles or abdomen and enlargement of the liver or spleen.
  • node: Enlargement of lymph nodes, liver and spleen occur sometimes.
  • organ: These external changes are accompanied by enlargement of various internal organs, thyroid and salivary glands.

Converse of object

  • undergo: It underwent extensive enlargement between 1290 and 1340 when the south aisle and Lady Chapel, and the tower and spire were added.

Adjective modifier

  • prostatic: In addition, studies have revealed that red clover isoflavones can also help combat benign prostatic hyperplasia enlargement of the prostate gland.
  • benign: The problem: PSA levels also raise when the prostate becomes infected or when a benign enlargement occurs.
  • ovarian: Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome ( OHSS ) OHSS is a medical event distinct from uncomplicated ovarian enlargement.
  • ventricular: The ECG usually shows atrial fibrillation and left ventricular enlargement.
  • bony: It does not include bony enlargement or crepitus as these are not capable of change in the short term.
  • imminent: Nor will the imminent enlargement of the EU help to ease the problem.

Modifies a noun

  • negotiation: Enlargement negotiations with the six first wave countries were formally started in March 1998.

Noun used with modifier

  • penis: Now you can achieve permanent penis enlargement without surgery, pumps, weights or lotions!
  • prostate: Recommendation: I recommend a precautionary rectal examination and blood test for signs of prostate enlargement.
  • eu: EU enlargement is Europe's greatest single opportunity and simultaneously its greatest challenge.
  • lymph: Other symptoms of distant metastases are sciatica, lymph node enlargement, swelling in the lower limbs.
  • breast: The top procedure for them was breast enlargement, followed by eyelid surgery.
  • liver: What William senior drank is unknown, but he died of liver enlargement and Ascites - " dropsy " .
enlargement Quotes

Everyquotation contributessomething tothestabilityor enlargement of the language.

—Johnson, Samuel known as Dr Johnson

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