nnoun.statethe state of being stretched beyond normal dimensionsSynset:distension distention
Derivationally Related Form:distenddilate
Hypernyms:physical condition physiological condition physiological state
Inherited Hypernyms:dilatationphysical conditionconditionstateattributeabstractionentity
Direct Hyponyms:ectasiaectasistympanitesvaricocele
Full Hyponyms:alveolar ectasiaectasialymphangiectasiatympanitesvaricocele
nnoun.actthe act of expanding an apertureSynset:dilation
Examples:- the dilation of the pupil of the eye
Derivationally Related Form:dilate
Hypernyms:enlargement expansion
Inherited Hypernyms:dilationexpansionincreasechange of magnitudechangeactionacteventpsychological featureabstractionentity
Direct Hyponyms:mydriasisvasodilation
Full Hyponyms:mydriasisvasodilation