angiotonic
|an-gi-o-ton-ic|
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/ˌændʒioʊˈtɑːnɪk/
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/ˌændʒiəʊˈtɒnɪk/
increasing blood vessel tone
Etymology
Etymology Information
'angiotonic' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'angeion' meaning 'vessel' and 'tonos' meaning 'tension' or 'tone.'
Historical Evolution
'angiotonic' was formed in modern scientific English from Greek roots, combining 'angio-' (vessel) and '-tonic' (pertaining to tone or tension).
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to the tone of blood vessels,' and this meaning has remained consistent in medical usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or causing the tone (tension) of blood vessels to increase.
Certain drugs have an angiotonic effect on the arteries.
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Last updated: 2025/08/08 15:06