adjective
- made wider or larger; expanded
Usage: often used in medical contexts
Examples
- The doctor examined her dilated pupils with a flashlight.
- During labor, the cervix becomes dilated to allow the baby to pass through.
- The dilated blood vessels caused her face to appear flushed.
- His dilated eyes indicated he had been given medication.
- The dilated arteries improved blood flow to the heart.
- She had dilated cardiomyopathy, which weakened her heart muscle.