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dilation
[dahy-ley-shuhn, dih-]
dilation
The widening or stretching of an opening or a hollow structure in the body.
Other 51³Ô¹Ï Forms
- nondilation noun
- overdilation noun
- self-dilation noun
51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins
Example Sentences
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.
Time dilation is a common experience of societies and individuals experiencing great stress.
“You need a D&C,†she told them, referring to dilation and curettage, a common procedure for first-trimester miscarriages and abortions.
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€
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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