Dilatation
Dilatation
Dilatation (pronounced: /daɪˈleɪʃən/) is a term used in medicine to describe the enlargement, stretching, or expansion of a body part or structure. The term is derived from the Latin word "dilatare", which means "to enlarge" or "expand".
Medical Usage
In medical context, dilatation is often used to refer to the widening of blood vessels (Vasodilation), the expansion of the heart's chambers (Cardiac dilatation), or the opening of the cervix during childbirth (Cervical dilatation). It can also refer to procedures that intentionally expand a structure, such as Balloon dilatation in angioplasty or Esophageal dilatation in the treatment of certain esophageal conditions.
Related Terms
- Vasodilation: The widening of blood vessels, which decreases blood pressure.
- Cardiac dilatation: An increase in the size of the heart's chambers, often due to heart disease.
- Cervical dilatation: The opening of the cervix during childbirth.
- Balloon dilatation: A procedure in which a small balloon is inflated within a blood vessel or other body structure to widen it.
- Esophageal dilatation: A procedure to widen the esophagus when it is narrowed due to conditions like achalasia or strictures.
See Also
- Constriction: The narrowing of a body part or structure, the opposite of dilatation.
- Dilation and curettage: A surgical procedure often referred to by the initials "D&C", involving dilation of the cervix and removal of material from the uterus.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Dilatation
- Wikipedia's article - Dilatation
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