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dilation

[dahy-ley-shuhn, dih-] / daɪˈleɪ ʃən, dɪ- /
NOUN
distention
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Dilation and evacuation, or “D and E,” is a similar procedure for second-trimester abortion that uses additional tools, such as forceps.

From Washington Post • Jun. 20, 2022

Dilation and curettage, or “D and C,” which typically uses an instrument to suction tissue from the uterus, is a standard option for aborting early pregnancies.

From Washington Post • Jun. 20, 2022

Dilation is mediated by prostaglandin E2, but requires nitric oxide release to suppress vasoconstricting 20-HETE synthesis.

From Nature • Apr. 4, 2014

Dilation began about one second before they pressed the button and peaked one to two seconds after.

From Scientific American • Dec. 7, 2012

The like it is in a deliberation of executing presently, or deferring till another time; For when the voyces are equall, the not decreeing Execution, is a decree of Dilation.

From Leviathan by Hobbes, Thomas




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