Definition of «dilate»

The verb "dilate" means to become wider or expanded, either physically or metaphorically. It can refer to a physical expansion such as blood vessels dilating in response to certain stimuli, allowing more blood flow to an area. In a figurative sense, it can mean to expand one's understanding of something or to postpone or delay making a decision.

Usage examples

The doctor used eyedrops to dilate my pupils during the eye examination.
The police officer used a flashlight to dilate the dark alleyway and search for evidence.
The yoga instructor advised us to take deep breaths to dilate our lungs and improve our breathing capacity.

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Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) Subaortic Stenosis (SAS) Pulmonic Stenosis (PS) Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) Pericardial Effusion PDA Pacemaker Mitral Regurgitation (MR) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) AV Block (1) Atrial Fibrillation ARVC (boxer cardiomyopathy) (alpenglowvets.com)
To explore the phenomenon further, Kret is testing whether viewing eyes with dilated pupils increases trust in volunteers playing a game. (newscientist.com)
Progesterone also plays a primary role in dilating blood vessels, which can help prevent high blood pressure and other heart - related issues. (womenshealthandfitness.com.au)
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Definition of «dilate»

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