English noun: dilator | |||
| 1. | dilator (body) a muscle or nerve that dilates or widens a body part | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | body part | ||
| 2. | dilator (artifact) a drug that causes dilation | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | drug | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | vasodilative, vasodilator | ||
| 3. | dilator (artifact) a surgical instrument that is used to dilate or distend an opening or an organ | ||
| Synonyms | dilater | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | surgical instrument | ||