Meaning of the word dilatation in English

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dilatation

US /ˌdɪl.əˈteɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌdɪl.əˈteɪ.ʃən/

Noun

1.

the process of becoming wider or more open, or the act of making something do this:

Example:
Dilatation of blood vessels is always associated with increased blood flow and increased blood pressure.
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