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dilator /di·la·tor/ (di-lat´er) 1. a structure that dilates, or an instrument used to dilate. 2. dilator muscle.
dilator a structure (muscle) that dilates, or an instrument used to dilate. dilator pupillae muscle dilator muscle of the pupil. dilator Therapeutics A device used to stretch/enlarge an opening or tubular structure–eg, esophagus, to allow the passage of food. See Bougienage. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Our Therapeutic Nasal Dilator is a nonsurgical, nonmedicinal alternative treatment for snoring, sleep apnea, deviated septum, alar collapse, and other breathing disorders. Microvascular reactivity was determined by measurement of dilator responsiveness to endothelial stimulation. Equipment that should be brought with the patient include: emergency airway equipment, such as suction equipment, yankeur sucker, tracheal dilators and a spare same-sized and a smaller tracheostomy tube. |
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