vasoconstriction

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noun

Constriction or narrowing of a blood vessel.

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Synonyms

vasospasm angiostenosis vascular constriction venoconstriction angiospasm vasodilation stenosis venoocclusion vasoattenuation vasocongestion vasodegeneration vasoregression vasodepression arteriostenosis devascularization vasculopathy

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Associated

arteriole claudication renin adrenergic aldosterone hypoxic efferent epinephrine hypoxia perfusion parasympathetic

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