dilatation

• Nom désignant l'action de dilater ou l'état de ce qui est dilaté, c'est-à-dire l'augmentation de volume ou de diamètre d'un organe, d'un conduit ou d'une ouverture au-delà de ses dimensions normales, ou le processus d'élargissement d'un orifice ou d'un passage.

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.

   dilatation

   • 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.

   Synonymesdilationdistensionenlargementexpansionstretching

   Antonymescompressionconstrictioncontractionnarrowing

2. Enlargement of an openingC1formalmedical

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

   Dilatation (élargissement d'une ouverture)

   • 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.

   Synonymesdilationdistensionenlargementexpansionstretchingwidening