| dilator |
A device that is used to stretch a body cavity.
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| dilated cardiomyopathy |
Group of disorders in which the heart muscle is weakened and cannot pump effectively. The result is dilation of the heart chambers or enlargement of the heart. Poor cardiac function results in congestive heart failure.
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| dilatation |
Process of enlarging a passage or anastomosis.
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| dilatation and curettage |
Surgical procedure in which the cervix is dilated and the lining of the uterus is scraped.
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| dilation |
A process by which the pupil is temporarily enlarged with special eye drops (mydriatic); allows the eye doctor to better view the inside of the eye.
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