Abbreviations.com Convert.net Definitions.net Lyrics.net Phrases.net Quotes.net References.net Rhymes.net Synonyms.net USZip.com  Bookmark and Share
 
Definitions.net
Search for Dictionary Definitions:  
Browse Alphabetically:
 A   B   C   D   E   F   G   H   I   J   K   L   M   N   O   P   Q   R   S   T   U   V   W   X   Y   Z   # 
 random definition 

 Definitions of dilator  [ɪˈleɪ tər, dɪ-, ˈdaɪ leɪ-]  

Translate dilator to



Definition of 'dilator' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) dilator
any muscle that dilates a part of the body.

2.  dilator
a surgical instrument for performing a dilatation.

Etymology:  (1595–1605)

Definition of 'dilator' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) dilator
a muscle or nerve that dilates or widens a body part

2. (noun) dilator
a drug that causes dilation

3. (noun) dilator, dilater
a surgical instrument that is used to dilate or distend an opening or an organ


Definition of 'dilator' Webster Dictionary 

1. (noun) dilator
one who, or that which, widens or expands

2. (noun) dilator
a muscle that dilates any part

3. (noun) dilator
an instrument for expanding a part; as, a urethral dilator



'dilator' - Nearby Entries  

dilater  dilation  dilation and curettage  dilator  dilatoriness  dilatory  dilatory plea  



Citation: Add this definition to your bibliography   MLA  Chicago  APA 
"dilator." Definitions.net. STANDS4 LLC, 2012. 14 February. 2012. http://www.definitions.net/definition/dilator


Alternative search options for 'dilator'   
Search for Synonyms for 'dilator'
Quotes containing the term 'dilator'
Search for Phrases containing the term 'dilator'
Search for Abbreviations containing the term 'dilator'
Search for 'dilator' on Search dilator on Amazon.com! & Search dilator on Google.com!
What rhymes with 'dilator'?
NEW:Search for Song lyrics containing the word 'dilator'


Definitions.net |  Login |  Add New Abbreviation |  Your List |  Tools |  Become an Editor |  Tell a Friend |  Awards |  Testimonials |  Press |  News |  Forum new! |  APIs |  About
Copyright ©2001-2011 STANDS4 LLC. All rights reserved.  Terms of Use  |  Privacy Policy  |  Advertise  |  Contact Us  Follow us on Facebook! Follow us on Twitter!