vasoactive

va·so·ac·tive

 (vā′zō-ăk′tĭv)

adj.

Causing constriction or dilation of blood vessels.


va′so·ac·tiv′i·ty n.

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vasoactive

(ˌveɪzəʊˈæktɪv)

adj

(Physiology) affecting the diameter of blood vessels: vasoactive peptides.

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vas•o•ac•tive

(ˌvæs oʊˈæk tɪv, ˌveɪ zoʊ-)

adj.

of or pertaining to a substance, drug, or event that changes the diameter of a blood vessel.

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Translations

va·so·ac·tive

a. vasoactivo, que afecta los vasos sanguíneos.

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