| Nitric oxide is a free radical that promotes infection resistance and blood vessel dilation. |
| At later gestational stages, misoprostol can be used either to induce labour or as part of a dilation and evacuation procedure. |
| Expansion of the brachial pathway indicates dilation is occurring in the coronary arteries that supply the heart. |
| She therefore underwent dilation and curettage to remove fragmented placental tissue. |
| Many mothers get an urge to push at this time even though complete dilation may not have taken place. |
| Surgical dilation or release of the internal sphincter has been the traditional treatment of chronic or severe fissures. |
