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dilation

[dahy-ley-shuhn, dih-]

noun

  1. the act of dilating; state of being dilated.

  2. dilatation.



dilation

  1. The widening or stretching of an opening or a hollow structure in the body.

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Other 51³Ô¹Ï Forms

  • nondilation noun
  • overdilation noun
  • self-dilation noun
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51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins

Origin of dilation1

First recorded in 1590–1600; dilate + -ion
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According to the complaint, the patient reported to Brock’s office in September 2018 for a dilation and curettage to remove remaining tissues from her uterus.

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Time dilation is a common experience of societies and individuals experiencing great stress.

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“You need a D&C,†she told them, referring to dilation and curettage, a common procedure for first-trimester miscarriages and abortions.

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Crain couldn’t sign consent forms for her care because of “extreme pain,†according to the records, so Fails signed a release for “unplanned dilation and curettage†or “unplanned cesarean section.â€

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Abortion also featured prominently in the debate with Walz sharing the story of Amber Thurman, who died tragically while awaiting a dilation and curettage procedure.

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dilatedilation and extraction