What is another word for vasodilator?

Pronunciation: [vasˈɒdɪlˌe͡ɪtə] (IPA)

Vasodilator is a medical term used to describe drugs or substances that relax the smooth muscles in blood vessels, leading to the widening of the blood vessels and increased blood flow. Some common synonyms for vasodilators include blood vessel dilators, artery widenings, and peripheral vasodilators. Other similar terms include nitric oxide donors, calcium channel blockers, and angiotensin receptor blockers, all of which work to relax blood vessels and promote blood flow. Vasodilators are used in the treatment of various medical conditions like hypertension, angina, and heart failure. Some natural vasodilators include garlic, dark chocolate, and fish oils.

What are the hypernyms for Vasodilator?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Vasodilator

About two o'clock she'd started feeling that sensation in her chest again, but she hadn't wanted her mother, or Maria, to know she was using vasodilator medication.
"Syndrome"
Thomas Hoover

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