dilatation
UK /ˌdaɪleɪˈteɪʃ(ə)n/ US /ˌdaɪleɪˈteɪʃ(ə)n/
noun 3
Definitions
noun
1
Prolixity; diffuse discourse.
2
The act of dilating; expansion; an enlarging on all sides; the state of being dilated
These [boys being groomed as prostitutes] are sold by their parents (sometimes stolen from them), about the age of 4, and educated, while they are also subjected to a special physical training, which includes massage of the gluteal regions to favor development, dilatation of the anus, and epilation (which is not, however, practised by Chinese women).
3
A dilation or enlargement of a canal or other organ.
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