dilated
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And if the aorta is dilated a certain amount, patients often undergo an elective surgery to fix it.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 2026
In dilated cardiomyopathy, the muscle walls of the heart become stretched and thin, so they cannot pump blood around the body properly, according to the NHS.
From BBC ● Jun. 20, 2026
In a dark room, a doctor pointed to an hourglass shape glowing on the ultrasound screen: There was her amniotic sac, funneling into her dilated cervix, and there was their tiny daughter’s foot, dipping out.
From Salon ● May 27, 2026
About 35 minutes in, Lamphere’s vitals started spiking; her heart rate quickened, she grew hot, her pupils dilated, she began grinding her teeth.
From Slate ● Jan. 30, 2026
Annabeth’s eyes dilated so much, they felt like they were being pulled out of their sockets.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
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