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Dilatation: meaning, definitions and examples

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dilatation

 

[ ˌdɪləˈteɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical term

Dilatation refers to the process of enlargement or expansion of a tubular structure in the body, such as blood vessels, airways, or organs. It can occur naturally, such as during certain biological processes, or may be induced for therapeutic purposes in medical procedures. Dilatation can have significant implications for health, particularly in the context of cardiovascular or respiratory systems.

Synonyms

enlargement, expansion, widening

Examples of usage

  • The dilatation of the arteries is a crucial response to increased blood flow.
  • Doctors often monitor dilatation in patients with heart conditions.
  • Asthmatics may experience dilatation of airways during an asthma attack.
  • The treatment involved the dilatation of a narrowed blood vessel.

Translations

Translations of the word "dilatation" in other languages:

🇵🇹 dilatação

🇮🇳 विस्तार

🇩🇪 Dilatation

🇮🇩 dilatasi

🇺🇦 дилатація

🇵🇱 dylatacja

🇯🇵 膨張

🇫🇷 dilatation

🇪🇸 dilatación

🇹🇷 dilatasyon

🇰🇷 팽창

🇸🇦 توسيع

🇨🇿 dilatace

🇸🇰 dilatácia

🇨🇳 膨胀

🇸🇮 dilatacija

🇮🇸 dilatação

🇰🇿 дилатация

🇬🇪 დილატაცია

🇦🇿 dilatasiya

🇲🇽 dilatación

Word origin

The term 'dilatation' has its roots in the Latin word 'dilatatio', which means 'to spread out' or 'to enlarge'. This is derived from the verb 'dilatāre', composed of 'dis-' meaning apart, and 'latare', from 'latus', meaning wide. The term first appeared in English in the early 19th century, and has been widely adopted in medical contexts to describe various physiological processes. Over time, dilatation has been studied extensively in fields such as cardiology, pulmonology, and gastroenterology to understand how the body adapts to different conditions. Today, it is a key term in both clinical practice and research, highlighting its significance in understanding human health and disease.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #12,058, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.