Look up: vasodilator

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   vasodilator
   [n] - a drug that causes dilation of blood vessels
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   Vasodilator
   A drug that causes dilation of blood vessels.
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   Vasodilator
   Nerves, hormones or substances (like herbs) that induce the relaxation of blood vessels.
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   Vasodilator
   An agent that causes blood vessels to relax and dilate.
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   Vasodilator
   Vas`o·di·lat'or adjective [ Latin vas a vessel + dilator .] (Physiol.) Causing dilation or relaxation of the blood vessels; as, the vasodilator nerves, stimulation of which causes dilation of the blood vessels to which they go. These nerves are also called vaso-inhibitory , and vasohypotonic nerves, since their stimulation causes relaxation and rest.
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   vasodilator
   <physiology> Causing dilation or relaxation of the blood vessels; as, the vasodilator nerves, stimulation of which causes dilation of the blood vessels to which they go. These nerves are also called vaso-inhibitory, and vasohypotonic nerves, since their stimulation causes relaxation and rest. ... Origin: L. Vas a vessel + dilator. ... Source: W ...
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   vasodilator
   vasodilative noun a drug that causes dilation of blood vessels
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   Vasodilator
   A `vasodilator` is a drug or chemical that relaxes the smooth muscle in blood vessels, which causes them to dilate. Dilation of arterial blood vessels (mainly arterioles) lead to a decrease in blood pressure.
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   vasodilator
   (va″zo-) (vas″o-di´la-tәr) causing dilation of blood vessels. a nerve or agent that has this effect.
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    Vasodilator
    • (a.) Causing dilation or relaxation of the blood vessels; as, the vasodilator nerves, stimulation of which causes dilation of the blood vessels to which they go. These nerves are also called vaso-inhibitory, and vasohypotonic nerves, since their stimulation causes relaxation and rest.
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    vasodilator
    (from the article `drug`) ...in the vessel wall, altering its diameter and thereby regulating the volume of blood flow. Such drugs are classified as vasoconstrictors when they ... ...that potassium-sparing diuretics be used. Beta-adrenergic blockers (beta-blockers) block the effects of epinephrine (adrenaline), thus easing the ... [2...
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    vasodilator
    vasodilator An agent; such as, a parasympathetic nerve fiber or a drug that induces, causes, or initiates vasodilation.
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    vasodilator
    Any substance that causes widening of the blood vessels, permitting free flow of blood. Vasodilator drugs are mostly used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and angina.
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