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Definition of Vasospasm
1. Noun. Spasm of the blood vessels, leading to vasoconstriction and potentially tissue ischemia and necrosis. ¹
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Definition of Vasospasm
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Medical Definition of Vasospasm
1. The sudden decrease in the internal diameter of a blood vessel that results from contraction of smooth muscle within the wall of the vessel. This causes a decrease in blood flow, but an increase in systemic vascular resistance. Synonym: vasospasm. (27 Sep 1997)
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