vasodilator
|va-so-di-la-tor|
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/ˌveɪsoʊˈdaɪleɪtər/
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/ˌveɪsəʊˈdaɪleɪtə/
blood vessel expansion
Etymology
Etymology Information
'vasodilator' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'vas' meaning 'vessel' and 'dilatare' meaning 'to widen'.
Historical Evolution
'vasodilator' was derived from the combination of 'vaso-' and 'dilator', which was used in medical terminology to describe agents that widen blood vessels.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to widen vessels', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a substance or agent that causes dilation of blood vessels, increasing blood flow.
Nitroglycerin is a common vasodilator used to treat heart conditions.
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Last updated: 2025/05/29 20:53