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dilatation

/ˌdɪləˈteɪʃən/

Translations

dilatationnoun

dilatations

/ˌdɪləˈteɪʃən/

The doctor explained that the dilatation of the blood vessels was necessary for the procedure.

Доктор объяснил, что дилатация кровеносных сосудов необходима для процедуры.

The dilatation of the pupil is a normal response to low light conditions.

Расширение зрачка является нормальной реакцией на условия низкой освещенности.

Synonyms

dilatationadjective

more dilatation

Comp.

most dilatation

Super.

/ˌdaɪ.ləˈteɪ.ʃən/

Used attributively before another noun to describe instruments, procedures, or conditions connected with dilation.

dilatationnoun

The act or process of dilating; expansion or enlargement of something so that it becomes wider or larger.

Thermal dilatation causes metal pipes to lengthen in hot weather.

Medicine: an abnormal or pathologic enlargement of a hollow organ, vessel, or other bodily structure.

The ultrasound showed marked dilatation of the left ventricle.

dilatationadjective

Relating to or used for producing or measuring dilation.

The patient was treated with a dilatation balloon catheter.