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Recent Examples of dilation
Identifying Fetal Demise The standard of care for second-trimester miscarriage or rupture of membranes prior to fetal viability is to offer patients a dilation and evacuation or an induction to end the pregnancy — even if there is still a fetal heartbeat.
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Andrea Suozzo, ProPublica, 20 Feb. 2025
The data proves this blend significantly reduces blood vessel dilation, heat, swelling, while cutting facial redness by 50% in just two days—all without clogging pores.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2025
Audiology professor Matthew Winn at the University of Minnesota, says that currently, the main way researchers have to measure the effort of listening is to monitor pupil dilation, since the pupils dilate anytime someone pays close attention to something.
—Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 2 Feb. 2025
Other signs of lymphatic blockages include recurring infection, skin changes that result in a blushed appearance, or persistent redness due to capillary dilation or congestion, and other skin conditions like cellulitis and papillomatosis.
—Matt Benoit, Discover Magazine, 6 Dec. 2024
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Andrea Suozzo, ProPublica, 20 Feb. 2025
The data proves this blend significantly reduces blood vessel dilation, heat, swelling, while cutting facial redness by 50% in just two days—all without clogging pores.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2025
Audiology professor Matthew Winn at the University of Minnesota, says that currently, the main way researchers have to measure the effort of listening is to monitor pupil dilation, since the pupils dilate anytime someone pays close attention to something.
—Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 2 Feb. 2025
Other signs of lymphatic blockages include recurring infection, skin changes that result in a blushed appearance, or persistent redness due to capillary dilation or congestion, and other skin conditions like cellulitis and papillomatosis.
—Matt Benoit, Discover Magazine, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dilation
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This is the dispersion of aerosols like fireworks or industrial pollutants that are inhibited by surface-level temperatures either the same or higher in the atmosphere up to a couple thousand feet. .—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
The Arizona Republic,
2 Jan. 2025
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Communities can stay informed about ash risks through official alerts, including those from the Volcanic Ash Advisory Centers, which monitor ash dispersion and issue timely warnings.—
David Kitchen,
The Conversation,
15 Apr. 2025
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Imagined as a precious floral lace placed on the skin, its rose gold mesh serves as the background for a scattering of precious floral motifs executed in marquise and pear-cut diamonds.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
29 Apr. 2025
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The minimalist design features a baby pink base with a pastel yellow accent nail plus a scattering of multicolor sprinkles.—
Tori Crowther,
Allure,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Dilation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dilation. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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