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vasoconstriction

/ˌveɪ.zəʊ.kənˈstrɪk.ʃən/

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noun

C2formalcommonmedical/ˌveɪ.zəʊ.kənˈstrɪk.ʃən/

uncountable

A noun referring to the narrowing of blood vessels, which reduces blood flow and can affect blood pressure.

  • 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее сужение кровеносных сосудов, которое уменьшает кровоток и может влиять на артериальное давление.
  1. Narrowing of blood vessels C1 formal medical

    The process by which blood vessels become narrower, reducing blood flow.

    • Vasoconstriction helps regulate body temperature by reducing heat loss.
    • Certain medications can cause vasoconstriction to raise blood pressure.
    • During cold exposure, vasoconstriction occurs to preserve core body heat.

    🇷🇺Сужение кровеносных сосудов

    Antonyms: vasodilation

  • vasoconstrictions plural form
  • vasoconstrictions' possessive plural form
  • vasoconstriction's possessive singular form