vasodilator

noun
va·​so·​di·​la·​tor | \ ˌvā-zō-dī-ˈlā-tər How to pronounce vasodilator (audio) , -ˈdī-ˌlā- How to pronounce vasodilator (audio) \

Definition of vasodilator

: an agent (such as a parasympathetic nerve fiber or a drug) that induces or initiates vasodilation

Examples of vasodilator in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Instead, a growing pile of studies suggested that CGRP was not just a vasodilator, but a previously unknown, pain-signaling neurotransmitter. Emily Underwood, Science | AAAS, "Will antibodies finally put an end to migraines?," 18 May 2018

First Known Use of vasodilator

1881, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for vasodilator

vaso- + dilator, after French vaso-dilateur

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More Definitions for vasodilator

vasodilator

noun
va·​so·​di·​la·​tor | \ ˌvā-zō-ˈdī-ˌlāt-ər How to pronounce vasodilator (audio) \

Medical Definition of vasodilator

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: an agent (as a parasympathetic nerve fiber or a drug) that induces or initiates vasodilation

vasodilator

adjective
variants: also vasodilatory \ -​ˈdil-​ə-​ˌtōr-​ē, -​ˈdī-​lə-​, -​ˌtȯr-​ How to pronounce vasodilatory (audio) \

Medical Definition of vasodilator (Entry 2 of 2)

: relating to, inducing, or initiating vasodilation a drug with a vasodilator effect