dilation

Meanings

• noun

  The process of enlarging an opening or cavity, typically by the expansion of a tissue or organ.

  - "The dilation of the pupil in response to light."
  - "The dilation of blood vessels during a fever."

• noun

  In mathematics, the dilation of a figure is a transformation that preserves the ratio between corresponding parts of the figure.

  - "The dilation of a circle by a factor of 2."
  - "The dilation of a triangle preserves its angles."

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Synonyms

cunctation , hold-up , dilatation , expansion

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with dilation
exalt , intolerant , palate , relate , validate

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Variants

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dilation , dilations , dilation and curettage , dilation and curettages , dilation and extraction , dilation and extractions , time dilatation , time dilation , time dilations

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'dilatare', meaning 'to expand'.

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Trivia

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1. The human pupil can dilate up to 4mm in diameter.

2. In mathematics, dilation is also known as scaling or transformation.

3. Dilation is a crucial step in many medical procedures, including cardiac catheterization and endoscopies.

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Related Concepts

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1. Dilation and Curettage (D&C): A medical procedure used to diagnose and treat causes of abnormal uterine bleeding.

2. Dilation theory: A theory in mathematics that describes how to construct regular polygons using only a straight edge and compass.

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Culture

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In literature, dilation is a term used in the context of medical procedures and mathematical transformations. In art, it can refer to the use of broad brushstrokes or expansive compositions.

How to Memorize "dilation"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a circle expanding outward, becoming larger.
   - Visualize a figure being stretched or enlarged.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'dilation' with 'expansion' or 'enlargement'.
   - Link the term with the medical procedure used to prepare the cervix for childbirth.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'DILATE' to remember the meaning: Dilation Is Large Area To Expand.
   - Create a mental image of a balloon being inflated.

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