Vasodilator

Pronunciation: /veɪsoʊˈdaɪleɪtər/

Definitions of vasodilator

noun a substance that causes blood vessels to dilate, thereby increasing blood flow

Example Sentences

A1 A vasodilator is a medication that helps widen blood vessels.

A2 My doctor prescribed a vasodilator to help lower my blood pressure.

B1 It is important to understand the potential side effects of vasodilators before taking them.

B2 Vasodilators work by relaxing the smooth muscle in blood vessels, allowing for increased blood flow.

C1 The patient's condition improved significantly after being administered a powerful vasodilator.

C2 Research has shown that certain vasodilators can be effective in treating heart failure.

Examples of vasodilator in a Sentence

formal The doctor prescribed a vasodilator to help widen the blood vessels and improve circulation.

informal I heard that taking a vasodilator can help with blood flow and reduce high blood pressure.

slang My grandma swears by that vasodilator pill for her heart problems.

figurative In a figurative sense, a vasodilator can be seen as opening up new opportunities and pathways in life.

Grammatical Forms of vasodilator

• past tense: vasodilated
• plural: vasodilators
• comparative: more vasodilating
• superlative: most vasodilating
• present tense: vasodilates
• future tense: will vasodilate
• perfect tense: has vasodilated
• continuous tense: is vasodilating
• singular: vasodilator
• positive degree: vasodilator
• infinitive: to vasodilate
• gerund: vasodilating
• participle: vasodilated

Origin and Evolution of vasodilator

First Known Use: 1920 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'vasodilator' originated from the Latin words 'vaso' meaning vessel and 'dilator' meaning to dilate or expand.

Evolution of the word: The term 'vasodilator' was first used in the early 20th century to describe substances that relax and widen blood vessels to increase blood flow. Over time, the word has become commonly used in the medical field to refer to medications that have this specific effect on blood vessels.