dilation

• Nom désignant le processus d'élargissement, d'augmentation ou d'étirement d'une ouverture, d'une cavité ou d'une structure tubulaire dans le corps, souvent utilisé dans un contexte médical.

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.

   Dilatation (d'un orifice ou organe creux)

   • 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.

   Synonymesbroadeningdilatationdistensionenlargementexpansionwidening

2. Expansion in physicsC1formalscientific

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

   Dilatation thermique ou sous pression

   • 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.

   Synonymesdilatationenlargementexpansion

   Antonymescompressionconstrictioncontraction