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Dilatometer

An instrument for measuring the dilatation or expansion of a substance especially of a fluid

Diastole

The rhythmical expansion or dilatation of the heart and arteries correlative to systole or contraction

Contractibility

Capability of being contracted quality of being contractible as the contractibility and dilatability of air

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bradykinin

a hypotensive tissue hormone C50H73N15O11 which acts on smooth muscle dilates peripheral vessels and increases capillary permeability It is formed locally in injured tissue and is believed to play

balloonfish

or the genus Tetraodon having the power of distending its body by taking air or water into its dilatable esophagus It is similar to but smaller than the porcupinefish See Globefish and Bur fish

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(3) v.t. give full expression to. (4) v.t. widen the boundaries of, increase the area, scope etc., enlarge, dilate. (5) v.t. become grater in area, bulk, capacity etc.; become larger: increase the scope of one's activity or

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Dilatometer

An instrument for measuring the dilatation or expansion of a substance especially of a fluid

Diastole

The rhythmical expansion or dilatation of the heart and arteries correlative to systole or contraction

Contractibility

Capability of being contracted quality of being contractible as the contractibility and dilatability of air

Keep your definitions linked to case research

bradykinin

a hypotensive tissue hormone C50H73N15O11 which acts on smooth muscle dilates peripheral vessels and increases capillary permeability It is formed locally in injured tissue and is believed to play

balloonfish

or the genus Tetraodon having the power of distending its body by taking air or water into its dilatable esophagus It is similar to but smaller than the porcupinefish See Globefish and Bur fish

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(3) v.t. give full expression to. (4) v.t. widen the boundaries of, increase the area, scope etc., enlarge, dilate. (5) v.t. become grater in area, bulk, capacity etc.; become larger: increase the scope of one's activity or

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