A slender, pointed surgical instrument used to enlarge a body opening, such as a tear duct, is a ____. 

A. hemostat
B. forceps
C. retractor
D. probe
E. dilator


E. dilator
A dilator is a slender, pointed instrument that is used to enlarge a body opening, such as a tear duct.
 

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