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
  • Stash a pair in your carry-on to help prevent swelling and that heavy-leg feeling while flying.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2025
  • However, once her swelling went down, the shape of her earlobes bounced back to normal.
    Hedy Phillips, People.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • While the Heston 120’s design pleasingly includes a classic set of analogue Marshall control knobs, it can also be fully controlled using a new Marshall app that includes an option to run a room calibration system to adapt the soundbar’s sound to your particular room layout.
    John Archer, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
  • Check the base of the beater shaft, rims around the motor housing, ventilation openings, and control knobs and switches.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 May 2025
Noun
  • Inhalers are now easier to use, often combining multiple meds in one puff, and deliver the drugs to the lungs more effectively.
    Team Verywell Health, Verywell Health, 13 May 2025
  • Was that a puff of pink smoke from the Sistine Chapel?
    Justin Curto, Vulture, 30 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Use the dome light and flashers to make your vehicle more noticeable.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 5 May 2025
  • Each of the three domes is covered in a translucent plastic membrane to protect it from the elements and is supported by a framework made from a different material.
    Adam Williams May 05, New Atlas, 5 May 2025

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“Dilatation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dilatation. Accessed 25 May. 2025.

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