dilatation

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di·la·ta·tion | \ ˌdi-lə-ˈtā-shən

, ˌdī- \

plural dilatations

Definition of dilatation

1a : the state of being expanded or widened specifically : the condition of being stretched or enlarged beyond normal dimensions especially as a result of overwork, disease, or abnormal relaxation dilatation of the heart Probably one of the most prevalent conditions in sighthounds is dilatation of the stomach … — Asa Mays Pulmonary vascular dilatation contributes to hypoxemia … — Elizabeth Dean

b : the act or action of stretching, widening, or enlarging an organ or part of the body : dilation sense b … balloon dilatation of the affected tubal wall …— Edmond Confino et al.

c : a dilated or enlarged part or formation intestinal dilatations

2 archaic : amplification in writing or speech "… And then he went on in a dilatation on the dumbness of Nature during the season's suspension and torpidity."— Cowden Clarke

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Recent Examples on the Web 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 In Arkansas, dilatation and evacuation was the only method used to end pregnancies after 12 weeks, according to the Arkansas Department of Health. — Neal Earley, Arkansas Online, 23 Dec. 2020 Poppy had gastric dilatation volvulus (GDV), more commonly known as bloat. — Kim Campbell Thornton, sacbee, 21 Mar. 2018 An enlarged stomach accompanied by drooling, panting and retching without bringing anything up is a sign of gastric dilatation volvulus, commonly known as bloat and often seen in deep-chested dogs. — Kim Campbell Thornton, sacbee, 8 Dec. 2017 See More

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dilatation

noun

di·la·ta·tion | \ ˌdil-ə-ˈtā-shən

, ˌdī-lə-

Medical Definition of dilatation

1a : the condition of being stretched or enlarged beyond normal dimensions especially as a result of overwork or disease or of abnormal relaxation dilatation of the heart dilatation of the stomach

b : the act or action of stretching, widening, or enlarging an organ or part of the body : dilation sense 1b … balloon dilatation of the affected tubal wall …— Edmond Confino et al., The Journal of the American Medical Association

2 : a dilated or enlarged part or formation intestinal dilatations