epistrophy

/ɛpɪˈstrɒfi/

Definitions

1. noun

a medical instrument used to dilate the cervix, especially during childbirth or abortion.

“The doctor used an epistrophy to slowly dilate the woman’s cervix before the delivery.”

Synonyms

  • cervical dilator
  • dilator

Antonyms

  • constrictor
  • narrower