dilator

Meanings

• noun

  A medical instrument used to dilate or expand a passage or opening, such as the cervix or a blood vessel.

  - "The doctor used a dilator to prepare the patient for the procedure."
  - "The nurse inserted the cervical dilator to help the mother's cervix dilate during labor."

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Synonyms

dilatator , dilater

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with dilator
stimulator , conjurer , collaborator

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Variants

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dilatabilities , dilatability , dilatable , dilate , dilated , dilates , dilating , dilator , dilators

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'dilatare,' meaning 'to expand,' 'to make larger,' or 'to dilate.'

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded use of a dilator for childbirth was in ancient Egypt around 1500 BC.

2. There are various types of dilators, including cervical dilators, urethral dilators, and bronchial dilators.

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Related Concepts

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1. dilation: The process of expanding or enlarging a passage or opening, such as the cervix or a blood vessel.

2. obstetrics: A medical specialty dealing with pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period.

3. gynecology: A medical specialty dealing with the health of the female reproductive system and breasts.

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Culture

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The dilator has significant cultural and historical importance in medicine, particularly in obstetrics and gynecology. It has been used for centuries to prepare the cervix for childbirth and has been the subject of numerous medical texts and research.

How to Memorize "dilator"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a doctor using a medical instrument to expand a passage or opening.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'dilator' with the idea of expansion or dilation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Dilate-Expand' to remember the meaning of dilator.

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