vasoinhibitor

[ vas-oh-in-hib-i-ter, vey-zoh- ]

noun

, Physiology, Pharmacology.

1. an agent, as a drug, that inhibits the action of the vasomotor nerves.

vasoinhibitor

/ -trɪ; ˌveɪzəʊɪnˈhɪbɪtə; ˌveɪzəʊɪnˈhɪbɪtərɪ /

noun

1. any of a group of drugs that reduce or inhibit the action of the vasomotor nerves

Derived Forms

• vasoinhibitory, adjective

Other Words From

• vas·o·in·hib·i·to·ry [vas-oh-in-, hib, -i-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee, vey-zoh-], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of vasoinhibitor¹

vaso- + inhibitor