dilatation

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Recent Examples of dilatation Bloat or gastric dilatation-volvulus most commonly affects a few large breeds with deep chests and German Shepherds are among those most affected. Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 21 Sep. 2025 These cells cause vascular dilatation, resulting in crimson skin tone that is associated with niacin usage. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 11 Oct. 2022 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
  • After 57 days in the hospital that included rehabilitation and the left half of her skull being removed to treat the swelling in her brain, Sophia Forchas was escorted through the streets of the city, a video posted by Mayor Jacob Frey on social media Thursday showed.
    Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Pay attention to changes in breast size, skin texture, swelling, and red or pink coloration.
    Anisa Arsenault, Health, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Groundhog Audio claims its tech can match the tone from any song and drop it into a compact pedal at your feet – no knob twiddling necessary.
    Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 20 Oct. 2025
  • After an edgy week, Michigan found the volume knob and turned down the noise.
    Austin Meek, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Its puff sleeves add a fun touch to your silhouette, and the elastic waist and bodice are stretchy to move with you throughout the day.
    Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2025
  • As police swarm the plant, Batman disappears in a puff of smoke.
    Jordan Moreau, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • While you may be tempted to go shopping along Marshall Street (the student hangout lined with college shops and eateries) before the game, keep in mind that you’re only allowed to bring small, clear bags into the dome.
    Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2025
  • The original chrome dome would have gone hard here, or a really glossy black.
    The Athletic NHL Staff, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025

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“Dilatation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dilatation. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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