a substance that causes the widening of blood vessels.
vaso+dilator
Shared component: vaso · vessel
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vaso
vessel
Related forms: vaso · 5 words in this dictionary
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Shared components, not spelling prefixesA hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that raises blood pressure by constricting blood vessels and also regulates the body's water balance by controlling the reabsorption of water in the kidneys.
vaso+press+in
Shared component: vaso · vessel
The widening of blood vessels, which decreases blood pressure.
vaso+dilat+ion
Shared component: vaso · vessel
A substance that causes the narrowing of blood vessels.
vaso+con+strictor
Shared component: vaso · vessel
The constriction or narrowing of blood vessels, which increases blood pressure.
vaso+constriction
Shared component: vaso · vessel