vasoconstriction
noun
va·so·con·stric·tion
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Definition of vasoconstriction
: narrowing of the lumen of blood vessels
Examples of vasoconstriction in a Sentence
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Second, the pattern of injury does not appear to be frostbite, as the cold causes vasoconstriction that would be most prominent in the toes and the cold air touches more of the circumference of toes. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Not technically frostbite, but Antonio Brown’s feet might have gotten worse in cryotherapy," 7 Aug. 2019 Mattos says the purpose is to induce vasoconstriction—a tightening of the blood vessels—to keep from bleeding out. — Kevin Dupzyk, Popular Mechanics, "8 Essential Tips from 'Arctic,' the Best Survival Movie in Years," 1 Feb. 2019 The vasoconstriction from products with caffeine can reduce puffiness, and cooling products can help reduce inflammation and promote blood flow. — Talia Abbas, SELF, "Puffy Eyes, Dark Circles, and Bags: Dermatologists Explain the Difference," 8 Aug. 2018 The scientific term for this temporary narrowing of arteries is reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome. — Author: James Gorman, Anchorage Daily News, "He ate the world’s hottest pepper, then landed in the hospital with ‘thunderclap’ headaches," 10 Apr. 2018 There’s some vasoconstriction, some possible effects on blood pressure. — Jia Tolentino, The New Yorker, "The Promise of Vaping and the Rise of Juul," 7 May 2018 Ice in general will help reduce pain and soreness by decreasing nerve activity while promoting vasoconstriction of blood vessels. — Kristen Mc David, Pta, Cincinnati.com, "Should I use heat or ice when it hurts?," 7 May 2018 The scientific term for this temporary narrowing of arteries is reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome. — Author: James Gorman, Anchorage Daily News, "He ate the world’s hottest pepper, then landed in the hospital with ‘thunderclap’ headaches," 10 Apr. 2018 The scientific term for this temporary narrowing of arteries is reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome. — Author: James Gorman, Anchorage Daily News, "He ate the world’s hottest pepper, then landed in the hospital with ‘thunderclap’ headaches," 10 Apr. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'vasoconstriction.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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