expander

ex·pand·er | \ ik-ˈspan-dər

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Definition of expander

: one that expands specifically : any of several colloidal substances (such as dextran) of high molecular weight used as a blood or plasma substitute for increasing the blood volume

Examples of expander in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Used as its maker intends, as a very quick expander, this is a fine tool for deer hunters—very accurate, loaded right up to snuff, and devastating on impact. — David E. Petzal, Field & Stream, "How to Pick the Right Bullet for Deer Hunting," 18 Nov. 2019 Stolen were a battery kit, electric saw, right angle drill and power expander. — cleveland, "More than $5,000 in power equipment stolen from car parked in man’s driveway: Solon police blotter," 26 Mar. 2020 In that case, surgeons my place temporary expanders in the chest to hold the breast skin in place until the patient is ready. — Adele Jackson-gibson, Good Housekeeping, "13 Facts to Know If You're Considering a Double Mastectomy," 25 Sep. 2019 There are no reports of deaths associated with tissue expanders. — Rachel Lubitz, refinery29.com, "Allergan Just Issued A Global Recall Of Its Textured Breast Implants," 25 July 2019 This recall applies to BIOCELL textured breast implants and tissue expanders (devices used to stretch a person’s skin before breast augmentation or reconstruction after a mastectomy) from Allergan. — Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, "These Breast Implants Have Been Recalled Because of Their Link to a Rare Cancer," 13 Aug. 2019 After a nipple-sparing prophylactic mastectomy and six months of expanders, a pair of silicone implants had been placed in my chest. — Lambeth Hochwald, Glamour, "I Got a Mastectomy…Twice," 27 Sep. 2018 For example, once Tammy got an infection in one of her expanders. — Alexandra Rockey Fleming, Good Housekeeping, "Husband Documents What It's Like to Watch His Young Wife Battle Cancer," 10 Aug. 2017 After the expanders were put in I did notice that my left side sat a little bit higher and was firmer. — Julie Mazziotta, PEOPLE.com, "Woman Self-Inflated Her Breast Implants to Weigh 20 Lbs.: 'I Love Being in Control'," 12 June 2018

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“Expander.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/expander. Accessed 14 Jul. 2020.

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