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Vasodilator - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Vasodilator : (noun)
1: a drug that causes dilation of blood vessels [syn: vasodilative]
Based on WordNet 2.0
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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.
Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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Example Usage of Vasodilator |
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RealizeBeautyEd: Ginger is good for the skin - it is a Vasodilator which means it can increase blood flow. Gives you that tingly feeling and just kissed glow |
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DavidWaldock: @MadamePinkness do you have a Vasodilator migraine treatment you take? |
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sanangelogcs: Alcohol is a Vasodilator. That means it opens your blood vessels and warms you up. Get warm at Grahams! |
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