phlebotonic
phlebotonic · more phlebotonic · most phlebotonic
Affecting the tone of veinsAffecting the tone of veins; that is, affecting the muscle tone of the smooth muscle in the walls of veins, thus influencing blood flow within the lumen.
Meaning
1 sensesAffecting the tone of veins; that is, affecting the muscle tone of the smooth muscle in the walls of veins, thus influencing blood flow within the lumen.
Origin
From phlebo- + tonic.From phlebo- + tonic.
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Forms
more phlebotonic, most phlebotonic| Comparative | more phlebotonic Lesson |
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regular
Synonyms
1 synonymsWord family
1 related wordsRelatedvasoactive
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form
See also
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