vasoactive

[ vas-oh-ak-tiv, vey-zoh- ]
/ ˌvæs oʊˈæk tɪv, ˌveɪ zoʊ- /

adjective Physiology, Pharmacology.

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

Origin of vasoactive

First recorded in 1920–25; vaso- + active

Words nearby vasoactive

vasifaction, vasiform, vasitis, vaso-, vaso-orchidostomy, vasoactive, vasoactive amine, vasoactive intestinal polypeptide, vasoconstriction, vasoconstrictive, vasoconstrictor

British Dictionary definitions for vasoactive

vasoactive
/ (ˌveɪzəʊˈæktɪv) /

adjective

affecting the diameter of blood vessels vasoactive peptides

Medical definitions for vasoactive

vasoactive
[ vā′zō-ăk′tĭv ]

adj.

Causing constriction or dilation of blood vessels.