Dilation

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Contents 1 More Specific Terms 2 Introduction 3 Classification 4 More General Terms 5 Additional Terms 6 References

More Specific Terms

• bronchodilation
• ectasia
• vasodilation

Introduction

• Expanding or increasing the cross-sectional area of a tubular structure.

Classification

• physiologic:

• dilation blood vessel, bronchus, pupil

• pharmacologic

• dilation of pupil (see mydriasis)

• surgical

• dilation of gastrointestinal tract or urinary tract

More General Terms

• physiologic process

Additional Terms

• dilatation & curretage (D&C)
• dilated cardiomyopathy
• mydriasis

References

Dorland's Medical Dictionary, 23rd ed., WB Saunders, Philadelphia, 1990

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