vasodepressor

[vas-oh-di-pres-er, vey-zoh-]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

Physiology, Pharmacology.

vasodilator.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of vasodepressor¹

vaso- + depressor

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diagnosed as having "vasodepressor syncope syndrome", which results in loss of consciousness, and had his licence withdrawn.