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Dilatation Definition & Meaning

dilatation
noun
  1. the state of being stretched beyond normal dimensions
  2. the act of expanding an aperture; "the dilation of the pupil of the eye"

"Dilatation" in song lyrics

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  • "ventricular dilatation"
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  • "esophageal dilatation"
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  • "anal dilatation"
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Frequently asked questions

What does dilatation mean?
the state of being stretched beyond normal dimensions the act of expanding an aperture; "the dilation of the pupil of the eye"
What part of speech is dilatation?
Dilatation is a noun.
How many definitions does dilatation have?
Dilatation has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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