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Divaricator
UK
/dɪˈværɪkeɪtə/
US
/dɪˈværɪˌkeɪtɚ/
Translation of "divaricator" into Russian
divaricator
Noun
UK
/dɪˈværɪkeɪtə/
US
/dɪˈværɪˌkeɪtɚ/
divaricator
divaricators pl
The surgeon used a divaricator to hold the incision open during the operation.
Хирург использовал расширитель, чтобы держать разрез открытым во время операции.
Definitions
divaricator
Noun
UK
/dɪˈværɪkeɪtə/
US
/dɪˈværɪˌkeɪtɚ/
A tool or device used to spread or separate parts, often used in medical or surgical procedures.
The surgeon used a divaricator to hold the incision open during the operation.
A person or thing that causes divergence or separation.
In the debate, he acted as a divaricator, introducing ideas that led to a split in opinions.
In anatomy or zoology, a muscle that spreads or draws apart two parts, especially the valves of a bivalve shell.
The scallop's divaricator contracts to open its shell for filter feeding.