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dilator

di·la·tor

uncommon

noun

1.

a muscle or nerve that dilates or widens a body part

2.

a drug that causes dilation

3.

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

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Origin

From dilate + -or.

Phrases

  • iris dilator muscle

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