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 | ||