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Vocabulary Entry
vasoconstrictor
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A substance that causes the narrowing of blood vessels.
Example Sentences
"The doctor prescribed a vasoconstrictor to help manage the patient's blood pressure."
"Vasoconstrictors can be used in emergency medicine to control severe bleeding."
"Certain medications function as vasoconstrictors to reduce blood flow during surgery."
V
verb
To cause narrowing of blood vessels.
Example Sentences
"The body can vasoconstrict in response to cold temperatures."
"Certain hormones can vasoconstrict blood vessels to regulate blood flow."
"During stress, the body will vasoconstrict some blood vessels to prioritize essential organs."
A
adjective
Relating to or causing the narrowing of blood vessels.
Example Sentences
"The vasoconstrictor response is important in regulating blood pressure."
"Some vasoconstrictor medications have side effects that need to be monitored."
"His treatment included a vasoconstrictor agent to improve circulation."