Meaning & use
dilation
The process of becoming wider or more open, especially referring to a body part or an opening.
See it in a sentence
The doctor checked the dilation of her pupils with a small flashlight.
Labor typically progresses steadily as the cervix reaches full dilation.
A note on using this word
Dilation is common in medical contexts, such as pupils, blood vessels, or childbirth, describing a widening process.
Words with a similar meaning
expansionwidening
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Words with an opposite meaning
constriction
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