dilatation
Example Sentences
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In another report, research showed that women who ate six dates for four weeks before their due date had significantly higher cervical dilatation upon admission compared with the non-date fruit eaters.
From Fox News
The women allege hidden cameras filmed approximately 1,800 patients undergoing medical procedures — including births, dilatation and curettage to resolve miscarriages, and hysterectomies.
From Los Angeles Times
It is characterised by recurrent attacks of fever of short duration … and followed generally by acute pain in the shins and frequently by dilatation and disordered action of the heart.
From Nature
The researchers followed the women over 25 years and found emergency caesarean section at full dilatation more than doubled the risk of a spontaneous preterm birth in a subsequent pregnancy.
From The Guardian
This reflex triggers dilatation of small arteries, causing a reduction in resistance of the circulation, which reduces blood pressure.
From BBC
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