vasoactive

adjective

va·​so·​ac·​tive ˌvā-zō-ˈak-tiv 

: affecting the blood vessels especially in respect to the degree of their relaxation or contraction

vasoactivity

ˌvā-zō-ak-ˈti-və-tē 

noun

Examples of vasoactive in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This includes a peptide known as vasoactive intestinal polypeptide (VIP), which is understood to have Alzehimer’s-busting effects and is associated with the regulation of blood flow and glymphatic clearance. —William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024

Other eye drops may contain vasoactive ingredients, which are more effective for redness and swelling. —Lindsay Modglin, Health, 1 May 2023

Aviptadil is a synthetic form of human vasoactive intestinal polypeptide, which is highly concentrated in the lungs. —Melissa Healystaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2020

These include parvalbumin (PV), somatostatin (SOM), and vasoactive intestinal polypeptide (VIP)-expressing interneurons. —Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 27 June 2017

Word History

Etymology

vaso- + active entry 1

First Known Use

circa 1921, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for vasoactive

• bioactive
• hyperactive
• interactive
• nonreactive
• overactive
• psychoactive
• putrefactive
• retroactive
• unattractive
• unreactive
• active
• tractive

Medical Definition

vasoactive

adjective

va·​so·​ac·​tive ˌvā-zō-ˈak-tiv 

: affecting the blood vessels especially in respect to the degree of their relaxation or contraction

vasoactivity

-ak-ˈtiv-ət-ē 

noun

plural vasoactivities