dilatation

• Substantiv, das den Zustand der Ausdehnung über die normalen Maße hinaus oder den Vorgang der Erweiterung einer Öffnung oder eines Durchgangs bezeichnet.

A noun referring to the condition of being stretched beyond normal dimensions, or the act of expanding an opening or passage.

1. Stretching or expansionC1formalmedical

   The condition of being stretched or expanded beyond normal dimensions, often used in medical contexts.

   Erweiterung

   • The doctor observed dilatation of the patient's pupils.
   • Dilatation of the blood vessels can occur during exercise.
   • Chronic dilatation of the stomach may require medical intervention.

   Synonymedilationdistensionenlargementexpansionstretching

   Antonymecompressionconstrictioncontractionnarrowing

2. Enlargement of an openingC1formalmedical

   The act or process of expanding an aperture or opening, such as a passage in the body.

   Erweiterung einer Öffnung

   • Cervical dilatation is a normal part of childbirth.
   • The surgeon performed a dilatation of the narrowed artery.
   • Dilatation of the esophagus may be necessary for certain conditions.

   Synonymedilationdistensionenlargementexpansionstretchingwidening