dilation

• Substantiv, das den Vorgang der Erweiterung, Vergrößerung oder Dehnung einer Öffnung, eines Hohlraums oder einer röhrenförmigen Struktur bezeichnet, häufig im medizinischen Kontext verwendet.

A noun referring to the process of expanding, widening, or enlarging an opening, cavity, or tubular structure in the body, often used in medical contexts.

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1. Enlargement of an openingB2formalmedical

   The process of expanding or widening a hollow organ or passage, such as the cervix or pupil.

   Erweiterung einer Öffnung

   • The doctor monitored the dilation of the patient's cervix during labor.
   • Eye drops are used to cause pupil dilation for an examination.
   • Abnormal dilation of blood vessels can lead to health issues.

   Synonymebroadeningdilatationdistensionenlargementexpansionwidening

2. Expansion in physicsC1formalscientific

   The increase in volume or size of a material due to changes in temperature or pressure.

   Ausdehnung

   • Thermal dilation causes metal rails to expand on hot days.
   • The dilation of gases follows Charles's law.
   • Engineers account for material dilation when designing bridges.

   Synonymedilatationenlargementexpansion

   Antonymecompressionconstrictioncontraction