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dilatation

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dilatation [‚dil·ə′tā·shən]
(physics)
The increase in volume per unit volume of any continuous substance, caused by deformation.


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A diagnosis of GERD-related esophageal obstruction was made, and a guide wire was placed with balloon dilatation of the esophagus under fluoroscopic guidance.
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The suit claims Kyphon is and has been directly and indirectly infringing on a minimum of four patents related to balloon dilatation catheters and spinal treatment.
 
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