vasodilator agent

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• vasodilator — 1. An agent that causes dilation of the blood vessel s. SYN: vasodilative (2). 2. A nerve, stimulation of which results in dilation of the blood vessel s. * * * va·so·di·la·tor .vā zō dī .lāt ər n an agent (as a parasympathetic nerve f …   Medical dictionary

• vasodilator — noun Date: 1881 an agent (as a parasympathetic nerve fiber or a drug) that induces or initiates vasodilation …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• vasodilator — noun A drug or chemical agent that causes dilation of the blood vessels thereby reducing blood pressure …   Wiktionary

• vasodilator — noun a drug that causes dilation of blood vessels • Syn: ↑vasodilative • Hypernyms: ↑dilator • Hyponyms: ↑amlodipine besylate, ↑Norvasc, ↑amyl nitrate, ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

• milrinone — A xanthine oxidase inhibitor which increases the force of contraction of the heart; used in congestive heart failure; resembles amrinone; cardiotonic. * * * mil·ri·none mil rə .nōn …   Medical dictionary

• VA — Symbol for alveolar ventilation. Abbreviation for ventriculoatrial. * * * alveolar ventilation; vacuum aspiration; valproic acid; vasodilator agent; ventricular aneurysm; ventricular arrhythmia; ventriculoatrial; ventroanterior; Veterans… …   Medical dictionary

• VA — • alveolar ventilation; • vacuum aspiration; • valproic acid; • vasodilator agent; • ventricular aneurysm; • ventricular arrhythmia; • ventriculoatrial; • ventroanterior; • Veterans Administration; • Veterans Affairs; • vincristine, Adriamycin; • …   Dictionary of medical acronyms & abbreviations

• drug — drug1 /drug/, n., v., drugged, drugging. n. 1. Pharm. a chemical substance used in the treatment, cure, prevention, or diagnosis of disease or used to otherwise enhance physical or mental well being. 2. (in federal law) a. any substance… …   Universalium

• Drug — /droog/, n. Zoroastrianism. the cosmic principle of disorder and falsehood. Cf. Asha. [ < Avestan drauga] * * * I Any chemical agent that affects the function of living things. Some, including antibiotics, stimulants, tranquilizers,… …   Universalium

• renal system — ▪ anatomy Introduction  in humans (human body), organ system that includes the kidneys, where urine is produced, and the ureters, bladder, and urethra for the passage, storage, and voiding of urine.       In many respects the human excretory, or… …   Universalium

• sodium — A metallic element, atomic no. 11, atomic wt. 22.989768; an alkali metal oxidizing readily in air or water; its salts are found in natural biologic systems and are extensively used in medicine and industry. The s. ion is the most plentiful… …   Medical dictionary