dilatation

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Recent Examples of dilatation These cells cause vascular dilatation, resulting in crimson skin tone that is associated with niacin usage. 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 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dilatation
Noun
  • One analysis of studies on lymphatic drainage massage found that the procedure can help with swelling and recovery from musculoskeletal injuries, reducing pain and improving range of motion in patients.
    Korin Miller, Flow Space, 29 Apr. 2025
  • Most kids will recover from measles, but infection can lead to dangerous complications such as pneumonia, blindness, brain swelling and death.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The shallow knobs are great for pavement and light dirt or sand terrains.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Using an intuitive interface on an LCD with a navigation knob, PocketCloud lets users navigate options and monitor the progress of backups easily, whether the user is in the field or working from home.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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    Jeff Spry, Space.com, 23 Apr. 2025
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    Emily Earlenbaugh, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The blaze left Castle Howard in a state of utter destruction, with its soaring dome crumbled inwards and many of its stately rooms hollowed out.
    Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Apr. 2025
  • The truck toting the Pope’s body glided down narrow streets, the dome of the Vatican slowly fading into the distance.
    Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 27 Apr. 2025

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“Dilatation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dilatation. Accessed 5 May. 2025.

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