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Dilate
Pronunciation
Definition 1
To widen or enlarge an opening or hollow structure beyond its usual size, such as the pupil of the eye or a blood vessel. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
The act of expanding an aperture. (NCI Thesaurus)
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