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Vasodilator: meaning, definitions and examples

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vasodilator

 

[ ˌveɪzoʊˈdaɪleɪtər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical term

A vasodilator is a type of substance that causes blood vessels to widen, which increases blood flow and decreases blood pressure. They can work by relaxing the smooth muscle in the vessel walls, leading to their dilation. Vasodilators are often used in the treatment of various cardiovascular conditions.

Synonyms

blood vessel relaxant, dilator, relaxant

Examples of usage

  • The doctor prescribed a vasodilator to help lower the patient's blood pressure.
  • During exercise, the body produces vasodilators to improve blood flow to muscles.
  • Vasodilators can be beneficial for patients with heart disease.
  • Nitroglycerin is a commonly used vasodilator in emergency situations.
  • Some food items act as natural vasodilators.

Translations

Translations of the word "vasodilator" in other languages:

🇵🇹 vasodilatador

🇮🇳 वसोडिलेटर

🇩🇪 Vasodilatator

🇮🇩 vasodilator

🇺🇦 вазодилятор

🇵🇱 wazodylator

🇯🇵 血管拡張薬

🇫🇷 vasodilatateur

🇪🇸 vasodilatador

🇹🇷 vazodilatör

🇰🇷 혈관 확장제

🇸🇦 موسّع الأوعية الدموية

🇨🇿 vazodilatátor

🇸🇰 vazodilatátor

🇨🇳 血管扩张剂

🇸🇮 vazodilatator

🇮🇸 æðavíkkandi

🇰🇿 вазодилятор

🇬🇪 ვაზოდილატორი

🇦🇿 vazodilatator

🇲🇽 vasodilatador

Word origin

The term 'vasodilator' is derived from two parts: 'vaso', from the Latin word 'vas', meaning 'vessel', and 'dilator', which stems from the Latin 'dilatari', meaning 'to spread out'. The concept of vasodilation has been studied since the early days of modern medicine, with a focus on understanding how various substances can affect blood vessel tone and blood pressure. In the late 19th century, the study of pharmacology led to the discovery of various agents that could induce vasodilation, thus improving circulation and treating cardiovascular conditions. The term became prevalent in medical literature as practitioners began to categorize and utilize these substances in clinical practice, particularly in cardiology and vascular medicine.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,367, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.