vasodilator

IPA: vˈeɪzoʊdʌɫeɪtɝ

(pharmacology) A drug or chemical agent that causes dilation of the blood vessels thereby reducing blood pressure.

Examples of "vasodilator" in Sentences

It works as a vasodilator, that is, it increases the flow of blood and oxygen to the heart.
Futura's condoms contain a gel with an agent that boosts blood flow—a so-called vasodilator—which is absorbed through the skin, enhancing erections.
As a stimulant, chocolate's theobromine, historically used as an aphrodisiac, is a vasodilator, meaning it widens blood vessels, and is used to lower blood pressure.
The Company's lead product candidate is Gencaro ™ (bucindolol hydrochloride), a pharmacologically unique beta-blocker and mild vasodilator, which is under review by the U.S.
The warm liquid raises the temperature of the mouth and stomach slightly, and because alcohol is a vasodilator, it forces blood to the skin, making us feel warm and blushing on the outside.
"at concentrations attainable after moderate wine intake" could stimulate the production of nitric oxide, a compound known as a vasodilator, which can lead to blood vessel relaxation, reductions in blood pressure, and improvements in heart health.