Found 2 items, similar to Vasodilator.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: vasodilator vasodilator n : a drug that causes dilation of blood vessels [syn: vasodilative]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Vasodilator Vasodilator \Vas`o*di*lat"or\, a.[L. vas a vessel + dilator.] (Physiol.) Causing dilation or relaxation of the blood vessels; as, the vasodilator nerves, stimulation of which causes dilation of the blood vessels to which they go. These nerves are also called vaso-inhibitory, and vasohypotonic nerves, since their stimulation causes relaxation and rest. [1913 Webster]