vasodilator

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A substance that causes dilation of the blood vessels, thereby reducing blood pressure; it may be endogenous (such as a hormone produced by the body) or exogenous (such as a drug or other chemical agent).

vasodilator vasodilators

From vaso- + dilator.

vasodepressor vasodepressant

vasoconstrictor vasopressor

vasoactive § Related terms ACE inhibitor

dil- -dil- -dil -dyl nitrovasodilator vasodilatory

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