Definition of Vasodilator. Meaning of Vasodilator. Synonyms of Vasodilator

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Definition of Vasodilator

Vasodilator
Vasodilator Vas`o*di*lat"or, a.[L. 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.

Meaning of Vasodilator from wikipedia

- Endogenous substances and drugs that cause vasodilation are termed vasodilators. Many of these substances are neurotransmitters released by perivascular...
- Arteriolar vasodilators are substances or medications that preferentially dilate arterioles. When used on people with certain heart conditions, it causes...
- blood pressure and pattern hair loss. It is an antihypertensive and a vasodilator. It is available as a generic medication by prescription in oral tablet...
- Vasodilator-stimulated phosphoprotein is a protein that in humans is encoded by the VASP gene. Vasodilator-stimulated phosphoprotein (VASP) is a member...
- molecules. It inhibits platelet activation and is also an effective vasodilator. When used as a drug, it is also known as epoprostenol. The terms are...
- the ****, resulting in an erection. Alprostadil is a prostaglandin vasodilator that allows more blood to flow into the area by relaxing the smooth muscle...
- Isoxsuprine (used as isoxsuprine hydrochloride) is a drug used as a vasodilator in humans (under the trade name Duvadilan) and equines. Isoxsuprine is...
- vascular smooth muscle, there exist both vasoconstrictor and vasodilator autacoids. Vasodilator autacoids are released during periods of exercise. Their main...
- vessel which alter its diameter. More specifically, it can refer to vasodilator action and vasoconstrictor action. Sympathetic nerve fibers travel around...
- Nebivolol is a beta blocker used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. As with other β-blockers, it is generally a less preferred treatment for...