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DILATOR

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Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Dilator.

Dilator - as a noun

A muscle or nerve that dilates or widens a body part

A drug that causes dilation

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
drug
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A surgical instrument that is used to dilate or distend an opening or an organ

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dilater

Example Sentences

"The doctor used a dilator to widen the patient's narrowed blood vessels."
"She inserted a dilator into her ear canal to help relieve the pain."
"The urologist recommended the use of a dilator to treat the patient's urinary tract blockage."
"During the surgery, the surgeon used a dilator to expand the patient's airway."
"The dentist used a dental dilator to widen the patient's narrow tooth canal."
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Word Game Points

Is DILATOR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, dilator is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DILATOR has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is DILATOR a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, dilator is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DILATOR has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is DILATOR a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, dilator is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DILATOR has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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