dilatable

[dahy-luh-tuh-buhl]

dilatable Definition

  • 1capable of being expanded or stretched
  • 2able to be dilated, widened or enlarged

Using dilatable: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dilatable" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The balloon is dilatable and can be inflated to a larger size.

  • Example

    The doctor used a dilatable catheter to widen the patient's blood vessels.

  • Example

    The material is dilatable under heat and pressure.

dilatable Synonyms and Antonyms

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Summary: dilatable in Brief

The term 'dilatable' [dahy-luh-tuh-buhl] describes something that can be expanded or stretched. It is often used in medical contexts, such as 'The doctor used a dilatable catheter to widen the patient's blood vessels.' 'Dilatable' can also refer to materials that can be expanded under heat and pressure, as in 'The material is dilatable under heat and pressure.'