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vasoconstriction

[vas-oh-kuh n-strik-shuh n, vey-zoh-]
noun Physiology.
  1. constriction of the blood vessels, as by the action of a nerve.
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Origin of vasoconstriction

First recorded in 1895–1900; vaso- + constriction
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Historical Examples of vasoconstriction

  • On the contrary, vasoconstriction causes a rise in diastolic pressure and a fall in pulse pressure.

    Arteriosclerosis and Hypertension:

    Louis Marshall Warfield

  • Vasoconstriction means literally causing contraction of the vessels, which is exactly what this center does.

    Physiology

    Ernest G. Martin

Word Origin and History for vasoconstriction

n.

1899, from comb. form of vas + constriction.

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vasoconstriction in Medicine

vasoconstriction

(vā′zō-kən-strĭk′shən)
n.
  1. Constriction of a blood vessel, as by a nerve or drug.
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vasoconstriction in Science

vasoconstriction

[vā′zō-kən-strĭk′shən]
  1. Constriction of a blood vessel, as by a nerve or drug.
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