| dilaceration | Displacement of some portion of a developing tooth which is then further developed in its new relation, resulting in a tooth with sharply angulated root(s). Origin: L. Di-lacero, pp. Laceratus, to tear in pieces, fr. Lacer, mangled (05 Mar 2000) |
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| dilantin gingivitis | Gingivitis exacerbated by long-term therapy with diphenylhydantoin; the host response to bacterial plaque is characterised by marked hyperplasia of the fibrous connective tissue and, to a lesser degree, of the surface epithelium, resulting in gross enlargement of interdental papillae which may coalesce and obscure the clinical crowns of the teeth. Synonym: dilantin gingivitis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| dilatancy | An increasing viscosity with increasing rate of shear accompanied by volumetric expansion. Origin: L. Dilato, to dilate (05 Mar 2000) |
| dilatate | In medicine, dilatate means the same thing as dilate , namely to enlarge or expand. (12 Dec 1998) |
| dilatation | The condition, as of an orifice or tubular structure, of being dilated or stretched beyond the normal dimensions. (18 Nov 1997) |
| dilatation and curettage | This gynaecological procedure involves dilating the cervix (opening to the uterus) such that a surgical curette may be passed into the uterus. The surgeon uses the curette to remove the inner lining of the uterus (endometrium). This procedure is often performed to correct dysfunctional uterine bleeding. (27 Sep 1997) |
| dilatation, pathologic | The condition of an anatomical structure's being dilated beyond normal dimensions. (12 Dec 1998) |
| dilatator | <anatomy> A muscle which dilates any part; a dilator. Origin: NL. Cf. L. Dilatator a propagator. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| dilate | 1. To grow wide; to expand; to swell or extend in all directions. "His heart dilates and glories in his strength." (Addison) 2. To speak largely and copiously; to dwell in narration; to enlarge; with on or upon. "But still on their ancient joys dilate." (Crabbe) Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| dilated | 1. Expanded; enlarged. 2. <botany> Widening into a lamina or into lateral winglike appendages. 3. <zoology> Having the margin wide and spreading. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| dilated cardiomyopathy | <cardiology, pathology> A group of disorders where the heart muscle is weakened and cannot pump effectively. The net result is dilation of the cardiac chambers or cardiac enlargement. The poor cardiac function results in congestive heart failure. Causes for dilated cardiomyopathy include anaemia, obesity, amyloidosis, alcohol abuse, ischaemic cardiomyopathy, viral infections and idiopathic cardiomyopathy. Origin: Gr. Pathos = disease (27 Sep 1997) |
| dilated pore | An enlarged follicular opening of the skin, with a keratinous plug and occasional lanugo or mature hair. Synonym: acquired trichoepithelioma. (05 Mar 2000) |
| dilating | The widening and opening of the cervix caused by uterine contractions. (12 Dec 1998) |
| dilation | The process of enlargment or expansion. The word dilatation means the same thing. Both come from the Latin dilatare meaning to enlarge or expand. (12 Dec 1998) |
| dilation and curettage | Dilation of the cervix and curettement of the endometrium. Acronym: D&C (05 Mar 2000) |