Definition Synonyms
Definition of dilation - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
expansionthe process of expanding or enlarging something
- The dilation of the pupil occurs in low light.
2.
mathematicsTECH. mathematical operation using a structuring elementTECH.
- Dilation is used in image processing techniques.
Expressions with dilation
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time intervals appear longer for moving observers
Relativity predicts time dilation for fast-moving observers.
surgery scraping the uterine lining to take out material
The doctor scheduled a dilation and curettage after abnormal bleeding.
Origin of dilation
Latin, dilatare (to expand) + -ion (noun suffix)
Terms with dilation included in their meaning
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medical
abnormal dilation of blood vessels
medical
cylindrical tool for medical dilation
chronic condition
chronic dilation of bronchi often leading to infection
abr: dilation and curettage
medical procedure to remove tissue from the uterus
abr: dilation and extraction
medical procedure to remove a fetus
medical
drug that causes dilation
medical
abnormal dilation of a duct or vessel
medical
relating to the dilation of a body part
medical
dilation of lymphatic vessels causing swelling
medical
abnormal dilation of lymph vessels
medical
abnormal pupil dilation due to illness or drugs
biology
relating to alternate contraction and dilation
medical
permanent dilation of groups of superficial capillaries and venules
medical
related to the dilation of small blood vessels
chemistry
agent causing blood vessel dilation
Examples of dilation in a sentence
Dilation of blood vessels can occur during exercise. Dilation helps in enhancing image features. The algorithm uses dilation for better accuracy.
View all translations of dilation
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- French:dilatation, ...
- German:Erweiterung, Dilatation, ...
- Italian:dilatazione, ...
- Spanish:dilatación, operación matemática, ...
- Portuguese:dilatação, ...
- Chinese:扩张, ...
- Japanese:拡張, 膨張, ...
- Arabic:تَوَسُّع, تضخيم, ...
- Hebrew:הַרְחָבָה, דִּילַצְיָה, ...
- Russian:расширение, увеличение, ...
- Ukrainian:розширення, дилатація, ...
- Hindi:विस्तार, डाइलेशन, ...
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