enlargement
enlargement
Definition
en·large·ment (--mənt)
noun
- an enlarging or being enlarged
- something that enlarges by being added
- a reproduction, as of a photograph, on a larger scale
enlargement
Synonyms
enlargement
n.
Growth or extension
augmentation, amplification, expansion; see increase 1.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
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