dilated
Example Sentences
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He later suffered two cardiac arrests and was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy, external, a heart condition which can lead to heart failure.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
And if the aorta is dilated a certain amount, patients often undergo an elective surgery to fix it.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 2026
The fetus’ head was pressed up against her dilated cervix, and a miscarriage was, according to her medical record, “inevitable.”
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
Her eyes were red and bloated, without luster, and her pupils were dilated, which gave her a frightened, helpless look.
From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende
