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Strict′ure-di-lat′or.

An instrument for relieving contractions in the urethra, by tearing.

a b are views of Miner's instrument, one showing the probe projected.

c c c c c are Holt's instruments, of different diameters, for consecutive use in expanding the walls of the urethra

d d is Bumstead's dilator.

e shows dilators of varying forms, with whalebone guide.

f is an expansible bifurcated instrument.

g. Sir Henry Thompson's instrument, with expansible stem section.

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