noun · rare

dilator

dilator · dilators

Any nerve or muscle that causes part of the body to dilateAny nerve or muscle that causes part of the body to dilate.

Meaning

3 senses

Any nerve or muscle that causes part of the body to dilate.
a muscle or nerve that dilates or widens a body part
Any drug that causes such dilation.
a drug that causes dilation
An instrument used to dilate an orifice or cavity.
a surgical instrument that is used to dilate or distend an opening or an organ

2 languages

plural: dilators

Singular	dilator
Plural	dilators

regular

2 synonyms

that which causes dilation:dilatator dilater

Close in meaning

a surgical instrument that is used to dilate or distend an opening or an organ:dilater

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