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dilation

/daɪˈleɪʃən/

Meanings
noun
The act of dilating.

Examples :

"The doctor used eye drops to cause dilation of my pupils so she could examine the back of my eyes. "
medicine physiology anatomy process

Related Words

Illustration structuring

structuring verb

/ˈstrʌktʃərɪŋ/ /ˈstrʌktʃərɪŋɡ/

To give structure to; to arrange.

"The teacher is structuring the class schedule to allow more time for group projects. "

Illustration expanding

expanding verb

/ɪkˈspændɪŋ/ /ɛkˈspændɪŋ/

To change (something) from a smaller form and/or size to a larger one; to spread out or lay open.

"You can expand this compact umbrella to cover a large table."

Illustration morphology

morphology noun

/mɔɹˈfɑlədʒi/

A scientific study of form and structure, usually without regard to function. Especially:

"The morphology of a butterfly's wing, its intricate pattern of veins and scales, is studied to understand its structure, not necessarily its purpose in flight. "

Illustration software

software noun

/ˈsɑftˌwɛɹ/ /ˈsɒftˌwɛə/ /ˈsɔftˌwɛɹ/

Encoded computer instructions, usually modifiable (unless stored in some form of unalterable memory such as ROM).

"The new school management software allows teachers to easily track student progress. "

Illustration contained

contained verb

/kənˈteɪnd/

To hold inside.

"The box contained old photographs. "

Illustration processing

processing verb

/ˈpɹəʊsɛsɪŋ/ /ˈpɹɑsəsɪŋ/

To perform a particular process on a thing.

"The bank is processing my check deposit. "

Illustration operation

operation noun

/ˌɒpəˈɹeɪʃən/ /ˌɑpəˈɹeɪʃən/

The method by which a device performs its function.

"The operation of the new coffee machine is quite simple. "

Illustration dilatation

dilatation noun

/dɪleɪˈteɪʃ(ə)n/

Prolixity; diffuse discourse.

"The teacher's explanation of the history of the Roman Empire was a bit of a dilatation, taking much longer than necessary. "

Illustration delaying

delaying verb

/dɪˈleɪɪŋ/ /diˈleɪɪŋ/

To put off until a later time; to defer.

"The heavy rain is delaying our picnic until next weekend. "

Illustration announced

announced verb

/əˈnaʊnst/ /əˈnaʊnstɪd/

To give public notice, especially for the first time; to make known

"The teacher announced that there would be no school tomorrow due to the snow. "

Illustration expansion

expansion noun

/ɪkˈspænʃən/

The act or process of expanding.

"The expansion of metals and plastics in response to heat is well understood."

Illustration dilating

dilating verb

/ˈdaɪleɪtɪŋ/ /daɪˈleɪtɪŋ/

To enlarge; to make bigger.

"The eye doctor put drops in my eye to dilate the pupil so he could see the nerve better."