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vasoconstriction

/ˌveɪ.zəʊ.kənˈstrɪk.ʃən/

Traduction: Nom désignant la réduction du diamètre des vaisseaux sanguins, ce qui diminue le débit sanguin et peut influencer la pression artérielle.

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C2formalcommonmedical/ˌveɪ.zəʊ.kənˈstrɪk.ʃən/

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

  • 🇫🇷Nom désignant la réduction du diamètre des vaisseaux sanguins, ce qui diminue le débit sanguin et peut influencer la pression artérielle.
  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.

    🇫🇷Vasoconstriction

    Antonymes: vasodilation

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