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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