vasodilator

noun

vasodilator

noun

Etymology From vaso- + dilator.

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Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Medicine, Microbiology, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Pharmacology, Physical sciences, Sciences 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).

Derived terms
dil-, -dil-, -dil, -dyl, nitrovasodilator, vasodilatory
Related terms
vasoactive § Related terms, ACE inhibitor

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