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dilation

[ dahy-ley-shuhn, dih- ]

noun

  1. the act of dilating; state of being dilated.


dilation

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  1. The widening or stretching of an opening or a hollow structure in the body.
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

  • ²Ô´Ç²Ôd¾±Â·±ô²¹î€ƒt¾±´Ç²Ô noun
  • ´Çv±ð°ù·»å¾±Â·±ô²¹î€ƒt¾±´Ç²Ô noun
  • ²õ±ð±ô´Ú-»å¾±Â·±ô²¹î€ƒt¾±´Ç²Ô noun
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of dilation1

First recorded in 1590–1600; dilate + -ion
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Example Sentences

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“You need a D&C,†she told them, referring to dilation and curettage, a common procedure for first-trimester miscarriages and abortions.

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Crain couldn’t sign consent forms for her care because of “extreme pain,†according to the records, so Fails signed a release for “unplanned dilation and curettage†or “unplanned cesarean section.â€

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Abortion also featured prominently in the debate with Walz sharing the story of Amber Thurman, who died tragically while awaiting a dilation and curettage procedure.

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She showed up at Piedmont Henry Hospital in need of a routine procedure to clear it from her uterus, called a dilation and curettage, or D&C.

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Light therapy has also been linked with blood vessel dilation and anti-inflammatory effects.

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