Hyper Dictionary

English Dictionary Computer Dictionary Thesaurus Dream Dictionary Medical Dictionary


Search Dictionary:  

Meaning of DILATOR

Pronunciation:  dI'leytur

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [n]  a surgical instrument that is used to dilate or distend an opening or an organ
  2. [n]  a drug that causes dilation
  3. [n]  a muscle or nerve that dilates or widens a body part
 
 Websites: 
 
 Synonyms: dilater
 
 See Also: body part, drug, surgical instrument, vasodilative, vasodilator

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Di*lat"or\, n. [See {Dilate}.]
1. One who, or that which, widens or expands.
2. (Anat.) A muscle that dilates any part.
3. (Med.) An instrument for expanding a part; as, a urethral
   dilator.
 
 Websites: 
 
Medical Dictionary
 
 Definition: A device used to stretch or enlarge an opening.
 
 Websites: 
 

 

COPYRIGHT © 2000-2003 WEBNOX CORP. HOME | ABOUT HYPERDICTIONARY