dilatations

[US]/[ˌdɪləˈteɪʃənz]/
[UK]/[ˌdɪləˈteɪʃənz]/

Translation

n.The act or process of dilating; an enlargement.; The extent to which something has been dilated.; In obstetrics, the process of cervical dilation during labor.; In medicine, the widening of a blood vessel or duct.

Example Sentences

the heart undergoes significant dilatations during exercise.

we studied the effects of medication on arterial dilatations.

severe dilatations of the esophagus can cause discomfort.

the ultrasound revealed abnormal dilatations in the renal pelvis.

pupillary dilatations are a common response to certain drugs.

vascular dilatations can be a sign of underlying health issues.

the patient experienced rapid dilatations of the veins in his legs.

monitoring dilatations of the bladder is crucial during pregnancy.

the doctor assessed the extent of the gastric dilatations.

cerebral dilatations can lead to increased intracranial pressure.

we observed gradual dilatations of the bronchial tubes in the scans.

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