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dilation [də′lā·shən] (mathematics) A transformation which changes the size, and only the size, of a geometric figure. An operation that provides a relatively flexible boundary to a fuzzy set; for a fuzzy setAwith membership functionmA,a dilation ofAis a fuzzy set whose membership function has the value [mA(x)]βfor every elementx,where β is a fixed number that is greater than 0 and less than 1. (science and technology) The act or process of stretching or expanding. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Levosimendan dilates blood vessels to improve blood flow and increases the heart's sensitivity to calcium, which intensifies contractions and boosts pumping capacity. It's a gloss that's brushed on and dilates blood vessels. The show dilates on four themes: Strong Images, Critical Viewpoints, Emerging Peripheries, and The Athens Effect--which doesn't tell you much, although it does sound very right now/yesterday. |
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