| NOUN | state | dilatation, distension, distention | the state of being stretched beyond normal dimensions |
|---|---|---|---|
| act | dilatation, dilation | the act of expanding an aperture |
| Sounds | dih.lahtey'shahn | |
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| Rhymes | Aachen ... Zukerman: 2572 rhymes with ahn... | |
| Meaning | The state of being stretched beyond normal dimensions. | |
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| Synonyms | distension, distention | |
| Narrower | ectasia, ectasis | dilatation or distension of a hollow organ |
| tympanites | distension of the abdomen that is caused by the accumulation of gas in the intestines or the peritoneal cavity | |
| varicocele | dilatation of the veins associated with the spermatic cord in the testes | |
| Broader | physical condition, physiological state, physiological condition | The condition or state of the body or bodily functions |
| Spanish | dilatación | |
| Verbs | dilate | become wider |
| Meaning | The act of expanding an aperture. | |
|---|---|---|
| Synonym | dilation | |
| Narrower | mydriasis | reflex pupillary dilation as a muscle pulls the iris outward |
| vasodilation | dilation of blood vessels (especially the arteries) | |
| Broader | expansion, enlargement | The act of increasing / increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope |
| Spanish | dilatación | |
| Catalan | dilatació | |
| Verbs | dilate | become wider |
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