Dilation
41dilation — n. (Modern.) Dilatation, expansion, expanding, swelling, bloating, distension, enlargement, amplification, spreading …
42dilation — n 1. enlargement, increase, widening, thickening, broadening, dilatation; lengthening, prolongation, protraction. 2. expansion, extension, spread; distention, inflation, Both Pathol. aneurysm, varix; swelling, bloating, intumescence, tumefaction …
43dilation — di·la·tion …
44dilation — See: dilate …
45dilation — di•la•tion [[t]daɪˈleɪ ʃən, dɪ [/t]] n. 1) the act of dilating or the state of being dilated 2) dilatation 3) mec the increase in volume per unit volume of a homogeneous substance • Etymology: 1590–1600 …
46dilation — /daɪˈleɪʃən/ (say duy layshuhn), /də / (say duh ) noun 1. the act of dilating. 2. the state of being dilated. 3. → dilatation …
47Dilation — Di|la|ti|on, die; , en <lateinisch> (Rechtssprache Aufschub[frist]) …
48dilation — A delay; a continuance; a postponement …
49dilation and curettage — noun A surgical procedure in which the cervix is dilated and the lining of the uterus is scraped with a curet …
50dilation and curettage — D C. A procedure to remove tissue from the cervical canal or the inner lining of the uterus. The cervix is dilated (made larger) and a curette (spoon shaped instrument) is inserted into the uterus to remove tissue. Also called D C and dilatation… …