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va·sodila·tive

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. vasodilator, vasodilativenoun

    a drug that causes dilation of blood vessels

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  1. vasodilativeadjective

    vasodilatory

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  1. vasodilative

    Vasodilation, also known as vasorelaxation, is the widening of blood vessels. It results from relaxation of smooth muscle cells within the vessel walls, in particular in the large veins, large arteries, and smaller arterioles. The process is the opposite of vasoconstriction, which is the narrowing of blood vessels. When blood vessels dilate, the flow of blood is increased due to a decrease in vascular resistance and increase in cardiac output. Therefore, dilation of arterial blood vessels (mainly the arterioles) decreases blood pressure. The response may be intrinsic (due to local processes in the surrounding tissue) or extrinsic (due to hormones or the nervous system). In addition, the response may be localized to a specific organ (depending on the metabolic needs of a particular tissue, as during strenuous exercise), or it may be systemic (seen throughout the entire systemic circulation). Endogenous substances and drugs that cause vasodilation are termed vasodilators. Such vasoactivity is necessary for homeostasis (keeping the body running normally).

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  1. vasodilative

    Vasodilative refers to the expansion or widening of blood vessels, resulting in increased blood flow. This process or effect is usually triggered by certain substances, medications, or physical effects like heat.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of vasodilative in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of vasodilative in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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