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Vasoconstriction

Written by NCI Thesaurus v.07.09d

Definition of Vasoconstriction

Vasoconstriction involves narrowing of a blood vessel lumen due to smooth muscle contraction in the vessel wall and leads to decreased blood flow.

Vasoconstriction is from the group

Cardiovascular System Finding

Other Names for Vasoconstriction

Vasoconstriction
Vasospasm

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