Dilating

/daɪˈleɪtɪŋ/ verb

Definition

The process of becoming wider or making something wider; the present participle of dilate.

Etymology

From Latin dilatare + -ing suffix for ongoing action. Describes an action in progress or a continuous state.

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During childbirth, doctors measure the dilating cervix in centimeters to track labor progress—the most important measurement in obstetrics literally uses this Latin word.

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