Prolongation is a term that refers to the act of extending or lengthening something. It can be achieved through various means, such as CONTINUATION, ENLARGEMENT, ADDITION, EXTENSION, MAINTENANCE, and EXTENT. CONTINUATION is the act of continuing something, while ENLARGEMENT is the act of making something larger. ADDITION is the act of adding something, and EXTENSION is the act of making something longer. MAINTENANCE is the act of keeping something in its current state, and EXTENT is the degree or amount of something. Finally, CONTINUANCE is the act of continuing something over a period of time. All of these terms are related to prolongation, as they all involve extending or lengthening something.