dilate

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These allergens cause the immune system’s mast cells to release a barrage of histamine and other molecules that spread throughout the body, dilating blood vessels and narrowing airways.

From Science Magazine

Thermal fatigue happens when very hot and cold water meet inside pipes, causing the steel to dilate, contract and become more fragile over time.

From Reuters

Mifepristone dilates the cervix and blocks the action of the hormone progesterone, which enables a pregnancy to continue.

From Seattle Times

She was advised to go to the hospital for a check-up and was informed she was 2cm dilated, despite not feeling any pains or contractions.

From BBC

Hern proved them wrong, pioneering new approaches to make later abortions safer, including dilating cervixes with Japanese seaweed tubes called laminaria.

From Los Angeles Times