Vasoinhibitor
[vas-oh-in-hib-i-ter, vey-zoh-] /ˌvæs oʊ ɪnˈhɪb ɪ tər, ˌveɪ zoʊ-/
noun, Physiology, Pharmacology.
1.
an agent, as a drug, that inhibits the action of the vasomotor nerves.
vasoinhibitor
/ˌveɪzəʊɪnˈhɪbɪtə/
noun
1.
any of a group of drugs that reduce or inhibit the action of the vasomotor nerves
vasoinhibitor va·so·in·hib·i·tor (vā’zō-ĭn-hĭb’ĭ-tər)
n.
An agent that restricts or prevents the functioning of the vasomotor nerves.
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