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vasodilator

va·so·di·la·tor [ vàyzō dī láytər, vàyzō di láytər ]


noun  (plural va·so·di·la·tors)
Definition:
 
agent that widens blood vessels: an agent that widens the blood vessels, which in turn decreases resistance to blood flow and lowers blood pressure, e.g. a nerve or hormone. Drugs that act as vasodilators are used medically to treat high blood pressure and various other circulatory disorders.



adjective 
Definition:
 
widening blood vessels: causing widening of the blood vessels


va·so·di·la·to·ry [ vàyzō díllə tàwree ] adjective
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