as in swelling
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Recent Examples of dilatation
These cells cause vascular dilatation, resulting in crimson skin tone that is associated with niacin usage.
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Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 11 Oct. 2022
That dilatation then triggers a primitive gut pain signal that’s perceived around the bellybutton.
—Tony Dajer, Discover Magazine, 11 Feb. 2020
Twelve objects were removed transanally by anal dilatation under general anesthesia.
—Ncbi Rofl, Discover Magazine, 29 Mar. 2013
Hypertrophy and dilatation are known to cause the heart over time to have profoundly diminished functional capacity.
—Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 7 Aug. 2022
Elevated feeders were once recommended as a way to prevent gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV), also known as bloat, a life-threatening condition that’s most prevalent in large and deep-chested breeds.
—Lindsay Pevny, Popular Mechanics, 24 June 2022
The couple’s veterinarian later confirmed that Gus died from a stomach bloat, also known as gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV).
—Timothy Bella, Washington Post, 16 June 2022
In the case of Spix’s little blue macaws, that disease was nasty and incurable: proventricular dilatation disease.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes, 15 June 2022
Overdrinking or drinking too rapidly may cause bloat, a term used to describe gastric dilatation-volvulus.
—Bayliss Wagner, USA TODAY, 12 Aug. 2021
Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 11 Oct. 2022
That dilatation then triggers a primitive gut pain signal that’s perceived around the bellybutton.
—Tony Dajer, Discover Magazine, 11 Feb. 2020
Twelve objects were removed transanally by anal dilatation under general anesthesia.
—Ncbi Rofl, Discover Magazine, 29 Mar. 2013
Hypertrophy and dilatation are known to cause the heart over time to have profoundly diminished functional capacity.
—Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 7 Aug. 2022
Elevated feeders were once recommended as a way to prevent gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV), also known as bloat, a life-threatening condition that’s most prevalent in large and deep-chested breeds.
—Lindsay Pevny, Popular Mechanics, 24 June 2022
The couple’s veterinarian later confirmed that Gus died from a stomach bloat, also known as gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV).
—Timothy Bella, Washington Post, 16 June 2022
In the case of Spix’s little blue macaws, that disease was nasty and incurable: proventricular dilatation disease.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes, 15 June 2022
Overdrinking or drinking too rapidly may cause bloat, a term used to describe gastric dilatation-volvulus.
—Bayliss Wagner, USA TODAY, 12 Aug. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dilatation
Noun
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Soreness and swelling may last for a few weeks after surgery, according to Mayo Clinic.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA TODAY,
11 Mar. 2025
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Both measles pneumonia and brain swelling can be fatal.—
Daniel Pastula,
The Conversation,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The propane tank was also easy to attach with a large knob for tightening.—
Carrie Honaker,
Southern Living,
19 Mar. 2025
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The release of Spinal Tap II: The End Continues was announced in a short teaser video (see below) on Wednesday that showed all knobs on Nigel’s amplifier being turned up to 11.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Rotis made with conventional American whole wheat flour tend to be chewy, with barely any puff, and verge on bitter.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appétit,
13 Mar. 2025
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One Vogue writer recently shared their guide to Song Wat, the city’s oldest and buzziest neighborhood, where visitors can feast upon fishball noodle, curry puff, and 14-day, five-spice aged duck.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Use the dome light and flashers to make your vehicle more noticeable.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
14 Mar. 2025
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Make your vehicle more visible by using the dome light and flashers.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
The Mercury News,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Dilatation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dilatation. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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