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Opening up, enlargement of a tubular structure. This usually refers to the cervical dilation that occurs during labor. Dilation is measured in centimeters or, less accurately, in "fingers." "Fully dilated" means you're at 10 centimeters and are ready to push.
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Category: Labor and birth During the first stage of labor, the cervix widens to 10 centimeters (about the size of a wide-mouthed jar), a process called dilation. Find out more about Dilation: Articles | Books/products
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the process wherein the pupil automatically enlarges to allow more light to reach the retina. Also, chemically-induced enlargement of the pupil by a doctor to allow easier examination of the interior of the eye.
출처: www.mdsupport.org/glossary.html
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| dilation |
act of dilating or stretching.
출처: haabet.dk/patent/The_Spencer_System_1952/Glossary....
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| dilation and curettage |
An outpatient surgical procedure during which the cervix is dilated and the lining of the uterus is scraped out. The tissue is often used for microscopic examination for the presence of abnormality or pregnancy tissue.
출처: www.havingbabies.com/news/42_146_2982.cfm
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