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Pronunciation: /ˌdaɪˈleɪt/

dilate

Definition

To widen or enlarge an opening or hollow structure beyond its usual size, such as the pupil of the eye or a blood vessel.

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vulva

abdominal breathing

renal failure

L-threo-dihydrosphingosine

complete androgen blockade

transformation

osteomalacia

carboxypeptidase-G2

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high-selenium Brassica juncea

autologous ACTR-CD16-CD28-expressing T lymphocytes ACTR707

AZP

gallium Ga 68-NOTA-Sgc8

pegcrisantaspase

technetium Tc-99m-labeled rhenium sulfide nanocolloid

levoketoconazole

extended-release granisetron polymer formulation

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noninferiority study

carrier rate

genodermatosis

multigene panel test

founder variant

sensitivity

chromosomal instability

tumor suppressor gene

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