vasodilator, vasodilative
(noun) a drug that causes dilation of blood vessels
Source: WordNet® 3.1
vasodilator (plural vasodilators)
(pharmacology) A drug or chemical agent that causes dilation of the blood vessels thereby reducing blood pressure.
Source: Wiktionary
Vas`o*di*lat"or, a.Etym: [L. vas a vessel + dilator.] (Physiol.)
Definition: Causing dilation or relaxation of the blood vessels; as, the vasodilator nerves, stimulation of which causes dilation of the blood vessels to which they go. These nerves are also called vaso- inhibitory, and vasohypotonic nerves, since their stimulation causes relaxation and rest.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
3 March 2025
(verb) hold one’s ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright; “I am standing my ground and won’t give in!”
According to Guinness World Records, the largest coffee press is 230 cm (7 ft 6 in) in height and 72 cm (2 ft 4 in) in diameter and was created by Salzillo Tea and Coffee (Spain) in Murcia, Spain, in February 2007. The cafetière consists of a stainless steel container, a filtering piston, and a superior lid.
