dilated

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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

After she was released, she went to the hospital where doctors told her she had already dilated two centimeters.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 22, 2025

Importantly, the researchers also developed a polygenic risk score to assess a person's likelihood of developing dilated cardiomyopathy based on the many small effects of these genes.

From Science Daily • Nov. 21, 2024

As the tan and white fur grew closer, Ignatius’ eyes dilated, crossed, and closed, and he lay wanly back among his four pillows, hoping that he had some Kleenex in his room.

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole