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Recent Examples of dilatation
These cells cause vascular dilatation, resulting in crimson skin tone that is associated with niacin usage.
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Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 11 Oct. 2022
That dilatation then triggers a primitive gut pain signal that’s perceived around the bellybutton.
—Tony Dajer, Discover Magazine, 11 Feb. 2020
Twelve objects were removed transanally by anal dilatation under general anesthesia.
—Ncbi Rofl, Discover Magazine, 29 Mar. 2013
Hypertrophy and dilatation are known to cause the heart over time to have profoundly diminished functional capacity.
—Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 7 Aug. 2022
Elevated feeders were once recommended as a way to prevent gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV), also known as bloat, a life-threatening condition that’s most prevalent in large and deep-chested breeds.
—Lindsay Pevny, Popular Mechanics, 24 June 2022
The couple’s veterinarian later confirmed that Gus died from a stomach bloat, also known as gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV).
—Timothy Bella, Washington Post, 16 June 2022
In the case of Spix’s little blue macaws, that disease was nasty and incurable: proventricular dilatation disease.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes, 15 June 2022
Overdrinking or drinking too rapidly may cause bloat, a term used to describe gastric dilatation-volvulus.
—Bayliss Wagner, USA TODAY, 12 Aug. 2021
Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 11 Oct. 2022
That dilatation then triggers a primitive gut pain signal that’s perceived around the bellybutton.
—Tony Dajer, Discover Magazine, 11 Feb. 2020
Twelve objects were removed transanally by anal dilatation under general anesthesia.
—Ncbi Rofl, Discover Magazine, 29 Mar. 2013
Hypertrophy and dilatation are known to cause the heart over time to have profoundly diminished functional capacity.
—Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 7 Aug. 2022
Elevated feeders were once recommended as a way to prevent gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV), also known as bloat, a life-threatening condition that’s most prevalent in large and deep-chested breeds.
—Lindsay Pevny, Popular Mechanics, 24 June 2022
The couple’s veterinarian later confirmed that Gus died from a stomach bloat, also known as gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV).
—Timothy Bella, Washington Post, 16 June 2022
In the case of Spix’s little blue macaws, that disease was nasty and incurable: proventricular dilatation disease.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes, 15 June 2022
Overdrinking or drinking too rapidly may cause bloat, a term used to describe gastric dilatation-volvulus.
—Bayliss Wagner, USA TODAY, 12 Aug. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dilatation
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One of the common culprits behind puffiness (as distinct from facial swelling, which can be indicative of more serious issues), is dehydration or water retention, which explains why an evening of alcohol can impact how your face looks the next morning.Hannah Coates, Vogue, 7 Jan. 2025
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There were no broken bones, either, so aside from a few scratch marks and swelling of his upper lip, Self survived the incident without stitches.Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 3 Jan. 2025
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This metal lock has claws that grip onto the strike plate of a door, locking the knob in place once the door is closed.Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2024
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Are automakers welcoming back physical knobs and switches?Morgan Korn, ABC News, 22 Dec. 2024
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Expect riffs on local classics like swordfish curry puffs, trout-roe egg tarts, and lobster noodles made partially from fish bones.Chloe Sachdev, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Dec. 2024
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In the kitchen, one found ham, an array of cheeses, savory puffs, crackers and other delectables.Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Dec. 2024
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Notre Dame and its renowned symbols — the golden helmets to match the dome atop the Main Building on campus, the Touchdown Jesus mural overlooking the football stadium — are recognizable worldwide.Ralph D. Russo, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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Tropicana’s dome has always shielded the Rays from Florida’s high heat and relentless rain, the latter of which could wreak havoc on an MLB schedule that’s already undergone changes to accommodate the team’s relocation.Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Dilatation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dilatation. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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