What does "vasotonic" mean?

A substance (especially a drug) that is vasotonic, usually with reference to a drug that modifies the tone of vessel walls, such as a vasopressor or a phlebotonic.

What is a synonym for "vasotonic"?

Common synonyms include: angiotonic.

How do you pronounce "vasotonic"?

Pronounced //ˌveɪzoʊˈtɑnɪk//.

Vasotonic

//ˌveɪzoʊˈtɑnɪk// adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun

1
A substance (especially a drug) that is vasotonic, usually with reference to a drug that modifies the tone of vessel walls, such as a vasopressor or a phlebotonic.

Adjective

1
Affecting the tone of vessels (almost always with reference to blood vessels); that is, affecting the muscle tone of the smooth muscle in the walls of blood vessels, thus influencing blood flow within the lumen.

Synonyms

All synonyms

angiotonic

Etymology

From vaso- + tonic.

Related phrases

blood vessel muscle tone smooth muscle

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