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What is the difference between dilation and dilatation?

dilation | dilatation |

As nouns the difference between dilation and dilatation

is that dilation is the act of dilating while dilatation is prolixity; diffuse discourse.

dilation

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • The act of dilating.
  • State of being dilated; expansion; dilatation.
  • (obsolete) Delay.
    • (Bishop Hall)

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    dilatation

    English

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • Prolixity; diffuse discourse.
  • The act of dilating; expansion; an enlarging on all sides; the state of being dilated; dilation.
  • A dilation or enlargement of a canal or other organ.