Definition of Bronchodilator

1. Noun. A drug that relaxes and dilates the bronchial passageways and improves the passages of air into the lungs.

Specialized synonyms: Albuterol, Proventil, Ventolin, Aminophylline, Atrovent, Ipratropium Bromide, Alupent, Metaproterenol, Elixophyllin, Slo-bid, Theobid, Theophylline, Ephedrine
Generic synonyms: Medicament, Medication, Medicinal Drug, Medicine

Definition of Bronchodilator

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Medical Definition of Bronchodilator

1. A medication that acts to dilate (enlarge) the lumen of the airway to allow the unrestricted passage of air. These medications are commonly given to those with asthma who manifest wheezing. Examples include: theophylline, aminophylline, adrenaline, Alupent, metaproterenol, isoproterenol, Ventolin, Proventil, bitolterol, salmeterol, pirbuterol and albuterol. See: wheezing. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Bronchodilator

broncho-
bronchoalveolar
bronchoalveolar lavage
bronchoalveolar lavage fluid
bronchobiliary fistula
bronchocavernous
bronchocavitary fistula
bronchocele
bronchocentric granulomatosis
bronchoconstriction
bronchoconstrictor
bronchoconstrictor agent
bronchodilatation
bronchodilation
bronchodilator (current term)
bronchodilator (current term)
bronchodilators
bronchodilator agents
bronchoedema
bronchoesophageal fistula
bronchoesophageal muscle
bronchoesophagology
bronchoesophagoscopy
bronchofibrescope
bronchogenic
bronchogenic
bronchogenic carcinoma
bronchogenic cyst
bronchogram
bronchography

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