| vasculopathy |
Damage to a blood vessel by a disease process affecting the opening or walls of the vessel.
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| vascular |
having to do with blood vessels (can also mean the vessels lymph fluid moves through)
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| vasoconstriction |
narrowing of blood vessels. This raises blood pressure and makes the heart work harder
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| vasodilation |
widening or relaxing of blood vessels. This lowers blood pressure and eases the heart's workload
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| vasopressin |
a hormone that is secreted by the pituitary gland, it raises blood pressure and makes the body retain fluid - also called ADH
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