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ex·pan·sion

(eks-pan'shŭn),

1. An increase in size as of chest or lungs.

2. The spreading out of any structure (for example, a tendon)).

3. An expanse; a wide area.

[L. ex-pando, pp. -pansus, to spread out]

Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012

ex·pan·sion

(eks-pan'shŭn)

1. An increase in size as of chest or lungs.

2. The spreading out of any structure, as a tendon.

3. An expanse; a wide area.

[L. ex-pando, pp. -pansus, to spread out]

Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

ex·pan·sion

(eks-pan'shŭn)

1. An increase in size as of chest or lungs.

2. Spreading out of any structure (e.g., a tendon).

[L. ex-pando, pp. -pansus, to spread out]

Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012

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