vasodepressor

American

[vas-oh-di-pres-er, vey-zoh-] / ˌvæs oʊ dɪˈprɛs ər, ˌveɪ zoʊ- /

adjective

Physiology, Pharmacology.

vasodilator.

Etymology

Origin of vasodepressor

vaso- + depressor

Example Sentences

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Following the accident, he was later diagnosed as having "vasodepressor syncope syndrome", which results in loss of consciousness, and had his licence withdrawn.

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