Vasoconstriction
Also called Blood vessel narrowing
General MedicineCardiologyImportant
Narrowing of blood vessel lumens by smooth muscle contraction, raising blood pressure and reducing peripheral blood flow.
Korean
혈관수축
평활근 수축으로 혈관이 좁아지는 것; 혈압을 상승시키고 혈류를 감소.
French
Vasoconstriction
Rétrécissement des vaisseaux sanguins par contraction des muscles lisses ; augmente la pression artérielle et réduit le flux périphérique.
Word parts
vas/oRoot(Latin) Vessel, duct-constrictionSuffix(Latin) Narrowing, tightening