luminal

[ˈluːmɪn(ə)l]

luminal Definition

  • 1relating to or situated within the lumen of a tubular organ
  • 2relating to or denoting a drug that acts on the lumen of a tubular organ, especially a blood vessel, to widen it

Using luminal: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "luminal" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The luminal diameter of the artery was measured.

  • Example

    A luminal agent was used to dilate the blood vessels.

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Summary: luminal in Brief

The term 'luminal' [ˈluːmɪn(ə)l] is an adjective that refers to something related to or situated within the lumen of a tubular organ. It can also denote a drug that acts on the lumen of a tubular organ, especially a blood vessel, to widen it. Examples include measuring the luminal diameter of an artery and using a luminal agent to dilate blood vessels.