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VASODILATOR [2 records]

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Record 1 2004-02-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Nervous System
DEF

Any nerve which causes dilation of the blood vessels.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Système nerveux
DEF

Nerf qui provoque une dilatation des vaisseaux sanguins.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Sistema nervioso
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Record 2 2004-02-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Medication
  • Vessels (Medicine)
DEF

An agent (motor nerve or chemical compound) that causes dilation of the blood vessels.

CONT

Calcium blockers are by far the most potent coronary vasodilators available in clinical practice.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Médicaments
  • Vaisseaux (Médecine)
DEF

Médicaments entraînant une dilatation artériolaire, utilisés pour améliorer la circulation et l'oxygénation tissulaire.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Medicamentos
  • Redes vasculares (Medicina)
DEF

[Medicamento que] causa la dilatación de los vasos sanguíneos, especialmente de las arteriolas.

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