dilation

Example Sentences

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A construction manager, she thought that if she could make it past seven centimeters dilation, the point at which she had learned the pain peaks, she could make it all the way.

From New York Times

Phillips considered getting a “dilation and curettage” procedure, but didn’t like that she would need general anesthesia and couldn’t take the remains home.

From Seattle Times

Opponents considered him a poster boy for a procedure they call partial-birth abortion to describe what is medically called intact dilation and extraction.

From Seattle Times

Eating a few grams can trigger feelings of time dilation, enhanced colors, distorted visual effects and inner feelings of love, joy and connectedness to the universe.

From Salon

It would ban dilation and evacuation abortions, which are typically used later than 15 weeks into a pregnancy.

From Seattle Times