How Do You Spell VASODILATOR?

Pronunciation: [vasˈɒdɪlˌe͡ɪtə] (IPA)

The medical term "vasodilator" refers to a medication or substance that relaxes the smooth muscles of blood vessels, thereby increasing blood flow. The word consists of four syllables, pronounced as /veɪ.soʊ.daɪ.leɪ.tər/. The first syllable is pronounced as "vay", the second syllable is pronounced as "so", followed by "die" and "lay" respectively. The word ends with "-tor", which is a common suffix used to indicate an agent or instrument, in this case, a medication or substance that dilates blood vessels.

VASODILATOR Meaning and Definition

1. A vasodilator is a substance or medication that causes the widening or dilation of blood vessels. This widening occurs primarily in the smooth muscles lining the walls of arteries, arterioles, capillaries, and veins. The expansion of blood vessels allows for increased blood flow and reduces resistance to blood flow within the circulatory system.

   Vasodilators work through various mechanisms to achieve their effects. Some vasodilators directly relax the smooth muscle cells, leading to dilation. Others act by inhibiting certain enzymes or receptors involved in the constriction of blood vessels. Additionally, some vasodilators may increase the release of nitric oxide, a chemical that promotes relaxation of the blood vessel walls.

   Vasodilators have several applications in medicine. They are commonly used to lower blood pressure and treat conditions such as hypertension and angina (chest pain due to reduced blood flow to the heart). By widening blood vessels, they can improve blood flow and relieve symptoms associated with these conditions. Furthermore, vasodilators are sometimes administered to improve circulation to specific areas of the body, such as in the treatment of peripheral vascular disease or Raynaud's disease, where blood flow to the extremities is compromised.

   However, it is worth noting that excessive vasodilation can lead to unwanted side effects, such as low blood pressure, dizziness, and flushing. Therefore, the use of vasodilators requires careful consideration and monitoring by healthcare professionals.

2. An agent which causes dilatation of the blood-vessels; a nerve, stimulation of which results in dilatation of the blood-vessels.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for VASODILATOR

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• Vazodilaton

Etymology of VASODILATOR

The word "vasodilator" is derived from the combination of two Latin roots: "vaso", meaning vessel, and "dilator", meaning one that dilates or widens.

Similar spelling words for VASODILATOR

• vasodilative,
• vasodilation,
• vasodilatory.

Plural form of VASODILATOR is VASODILATORS