Associations to the word «Dilator»

Wiktionary

DILATOR, noun. (anatomy) Any nerve or muscle that causes part of the body to dilate
DILATOR, noun. (medicine) Any drug that causes such dilation
DILATOR, noun. (medicine) An instrument used to dilate an orifice or cavity

Dictionary definition

DILATOR, noun. A muscle or nerve that dilates or widens a body part.
DILATOR, noun. A drug that causes dilation.
DILATOR, noun. A surgical instrument that is used to dilate or distend an opening or an organ.

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