vasodilator 1
noundomain: artefact
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
a drug that causes dilation of blood vessels
Hypernym
dilator 2
noun
a drug that causes dilation
EnglishHyponym
a vasodilator (trade name Norvasc) taken in tablet form; prescribed for hypertension and angina pectoris
amyl nitrate 1
noun
a vasodilator that is sometimes used to treat angina pectoris
butyl nitrite 1
noun
a colorless pungent liquid sometimes used as a stimulant drug by drug abusers
diazoxide 1
noun
vasodilator (trade name Hyperstat) used to treat severe hypertension
hydralazine 1
noun
an antihypertensive drug (trade name Apresoline) that dilates blood vessels; used (often with a diuretic) to treat hypertension and congestive heart failure
