Vasodilator
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Vasodilator is a noun meaning (biochemistry, organic chemistry, pharmacology) 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).
Meaning
(biochemistry, organic chemistry, pharmacology) 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).
Word Forms
- vasodilators
Synonyms for vasodilator
Depending on context, synonyms include vasodepressor, vasodepressant.
Antonyms for vasodilator
Common opposites include vasoconstrictor, vasopressor.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include vasodilatator, dilator, nitrovasodilator, vasoconstrictor, vasopressor, vasomodulator.
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