Vasoconstriction

What do we mean by vasoconstriction?

Constriction of a blood vessel, as by a nerve or drug. noun

Contraction of the blood-vessels; a narrowing of the lumen of the veins or arteries. noun

Constriction of a blood vessel noun

Decrease in the diameter of blood vessels noun

Constriction or narrowing of a blood vessel.

Words that are spelled similarly to vasoconstriction:
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