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dilator

/daɪˈleɪtər/ /dɪˈleɪtər/

Meanings
noun
Any nerve or muscle that causes part of the body to dilate

Examples :

"The doctor explained that a specific dilator in the eye allows the pupil to widen in dim light, helping us see better. "
medicine anatomy physiology body organ

Related Words

Illustration patient

patient noun

/ˈpeɪʃənt/

A person or animal who receives treatment from a doctor or other medically educated person.

"The patient followed the doctor's instructions carefully. "

Illustration airways

airways noun

/ˈɛərweɪz/

The trachea.

"The doctor checked the patient's airways to make sure he could breathe properly. "

Illustration instrument

instrument noun

/ˈɪnstɹəmənt/

A device used to produce music.

"The violinist was a master of her instrument."

Illustration dilation

dilation noun

/daɪˈleɪʃən/

The act of dilating.

"The doctor used eye drops to cause dilation of my pupils so she could examine the back of my eyes. "

Illustration prescribed

prescribed verb

/pɹəˈskɹaɪbd/

To order (a drug or medical device) for use by a particular patient (under licensed authority).

"The doctor prescribed aspirin."

Illustration breathing

breathing verb

/ˈbɹiːðɪŋ/

To draw air into (inhale), and expel air from (exhale), the lungs in order to extract oxygen and excrete waste gases.

"The runner was breathing heavily after the long race. "

Illustration explained

explained verb

/ɪkˈspleɪnd/

To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.

"To explain a chapter of the Bible."

Illustration orifice

orifice noun

/ˈɔːrɪfɪs/ /ˈɑːrɪfɪs/

A mouth or aperture, such as of a tube, pipe, etc.; an opening.

"the orifice of an artery or vein;   the orifice of a wound;   the vagina and other orifices"

Illustration specific

specific noun

/spəˈsɪf.ɪk/

A distinguishing attribute or quality.

"The specific of her success was her dedication to studying. "

Illustration helping

helping verb

/ˈhɛlpɪŋ/

To provide assistance to (someone or something).

"He helped his grandfather cook breakfast."

Illustration constricted

constricted verb

/kənˈstrɪktɪd/ /kɒnˈstrɪktɪd/

To narrow, especially by application of pressure.

"Her throat constricted with fear when she saw the large dog approaching. "

Illustration breathe

breathe verb

/bɹiːð/ /bɹið/

To draw air into (inhale), and expel air from (exhale), the lungs in order to extract oxygen and excrete waste gases.

"Before the big presentation, Sarah took a deep breath and felt more calm. "