vasodilator

Meanings

• Noun

  A medication or substance that causes the dilation of blood vessels.

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Variants

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vasodilator , vasodilators

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'vasa' meaning 'vessels' and 'dilatare' meaning 'to widen'.

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Trivia

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1. Vasodilators were first discovered in the late 18th century when it was observed that certain plants, such as belladonna and ergot, could cause blood vessels to dilate.

2. The most widely used vasodilator, nitroglycerin, was first synthesized in 1870 by Alfred Nobel, the inventor of dynamite.

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1. Nitroglycerin: A well-known vasodilator used to treat angina pectoris.

2. Calcium channel blockers: A class of vasodilators used to treat hypertension and angina.

3. Beta-blockers: Although not vasodilators themselves, they work in conjunction with vasodilators to improve cardiovascular health.

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Vasodilators are commonly used in the treatment of various cardiovascular and pulmonary conditions, such as hypertension, angina, and heart failure.

How to Memorize "vasodilator"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the blood vessels in your body expanding when you take a vasodilator.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'vasodilator' with the image of a heart and the words 'dilation' and 'blood vessels'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Vasodilators make my veins vaso-happy'.

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