| vasoconstriction | The diminution of the calibre of vessels, especially constriction of arterioles leading to decreased blood flow to a part. (18 Nov 1997) |
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| vasoconstrictive | 1. Causing narrowing of the blood vessels. Synonym: vasoconstrictor. (05 Mar 2000) |
| vasoconstrictor | Something which causes vasoconstriction, or the narrowing of blood vessels so that less blood is able to flow through at a time. This can either be a chemical substance or a nerve. (09 Oct 1997) |
| vasoconstrictor agents | Drugs used to cause constriction of the blood vessels. (12 Dec 1998) |