English Explanatory Dictionary

dilator

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any nerve or muscle that causes part of the body to dilate.
  2. Any drug that causes such dilation.
  3. An instrument used to dilate an orifice or cavity.

Word forms

dilator dilators

Etymology

From dilate + -or.

Synonyms

dilatator dilater

Derived words

bronchodilator cardiodilator iris dilator muscle vasodilator venodilator

Translations

Greek: διαστολέας Spanish: dilatador
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