dilator

English

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

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Suffix from English dilate.

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English

dilate

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