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  1. ... described above). These abnormalities include weakening and stretching (dilation) of the aorta, which is the large blood ... heart to the rest of the body. Aortic dilation may lead to a bulge in the blood ...
  2. ... be life-threatening. Toxic megacolon involves a widening (dilation) of the colon and an overwhelming inflammatory response. ...
  3. ... functions in the eye and face such as dilation of the pupil and sweating. Problems with the ...