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Definition of Dilation
Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026
Dilation: The process of enlargement, stretching, or expansion. The word "dilatation" means the same thing. Both come from the Latin "dilatare" meaning "to enlarge or expand."
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