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English words starting with vaso

Meanings of Vasoactive:

adjective

Affecting the diameter of blood vessels (and hence blood pressure).

Usage examples:

However, researchers don't dismiss the fact that chocolate is known to contain vasoactive amines th…

Meanings of Vasoconstriction:

noun

The constriction of blood vessels, which increases blood pressure.

Usage examples:

At low doses, local anesthetics cause systemic vasoconstriction and raise blood pressure.

Meanings of Vasodilatation:

noun

The dilatation of blood vessels, which decreases blood pressure.

Usage examples:

Effects include venous and arteriolar vasodilatation, which decreases oxygen demand.

Meanings of Vasodilation:

noun

The dilatation of blood vessels, which decreases blood pressure.

Usage examples:

Effects include venous and arteriolar vasodilatation, which decreases oxygen demand.

Meanings of Vasodilator:

noun

Something that promotes the dilatation of blood vessels.

Usage examples:

Nitric oxide is a potent pulmonary vasodilator

Meanings of Vasoformative:

adjective

Forming vessels.

Meanings of Vasomotion:

noun

Constriction or dilatation of the blood vessels.

Meanings of Vasomotor:

adjective

Causing or relating to the constriction or dilatation of blood vessels.

Usage examples:

Vasomotor effects

Meanings of Vasomotory:

adjective

Causing or relating to the constriction or dilatation of blood vessels.

Usage examples:

Vasomotor effects

Meanings of Vasopressin:

noun

A pituitary hormone which acts to promote the retention of water by the kidneys and increase blood pressure.

Usage examples:

The amount of water your body gets rid of is regulated by an anti-diuretic hormone called vasopress…

Meanings of Vasopressor:

noun

A drug or other agent which causes the constriction of blood vessels.

Usage examples:

Patients with hypotension should be treated more aggressively, with fluids, inotropic agents or vas…

Meanings of Vasospasm:

noun

Sudden constriction of a blood vessel, reducing its diameter and flow rate.

Usage examples:

Because of its vasoconstrictive effects, dhe nasal spray should not be taken by patients with known…

Meanings of Vasovagal:

adjective

Relating to or denoting a temporary fall in blood pressure, with pallor, fainting, sweating, and nausea, caused by overactivity of the vagus nerve, especially as a result of stress.

Usage examples:

Less common but serious complications of colonoscopy include splenic trauma, vasovagal reactions an…

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