dilator

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Synonyms: delator, dilaton, dilater, dilutor

Antonyms: delator, dilaton, dilater, dilutor

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|anatomy}} Any [[nerve]] or [[muscle]] that causes part of the body to [[dilate]].
2. {{lb|en|medicine}} Any [[drug]] that causes such [[dilation]].
3. {{lb|en|medicine}} An [[instrument]] used to dilate an [[orifice]] or [[cavity]].

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