To speak largely and copiously; to dwell in narration; to enlarge; -- with on or upon.

Extensive; expanded.

Temporarily enlarge the pupil with special eye drops to allow an eye care specialist to better view the inside of the eye.

To enlarge; used to refer to the enlargement of the cervical opening during childbirth or abortion.

To increase in diameter; to enlarge or expand.

Enlarge the opening or the lumen of a hollow structure such as a blood vessel

To dilate something is to make it wider or larger. To see inside the eye it is necessary to dilate the pupil with eye drops.

To expand or make larger.

to make wider or to expand, as when the pupil of the eye adjusts to darkness.

The process enlarging the pupil of the eye through the application of medical drops

To expand or open a structure such as the pupil of the eye or a passageway such as an artery.

To widen a circular opening, like the inside of a tube, the airways in the lungs, or the pupil of the eye.

To stretch and enlarge the cervical opening.

A process by which the pupil is temporarily enlarged with special eye drops. This allows an eye doctor to see more of the retina and look for signs of diabetic retinopathy and other eye diseases or health concerns. After the exam, close-up vision may remain blurred for several hours and you may be more sensitive to light. A dilated exam is the standard of care. Go to Top

to widen or expand

Widening of the opening of an orifice.

To stretch or enlarge. It comes from the Latin verb "dilatare" meaning "to enlarge or expand."

make or become wider or larger, to expand.

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

To make or become wider or larger.

1. To make wider or larger. 2. To cause to expand or swell. Dilute To thin down or weaken by mixing with other liquid.

relax; expand.