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)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Vasospasm

vasopressin-resistant diabetes
vasopressins
vasopressins
vasopressin level
vasopressor
vasopressor
vasopressors
vasopressor reflex
vasopuncture
vasoreflex
vasorelaxation
vasosection
vasosection
vasosensory
vasospasm (current term)
vasospasm (current term)
vasospasms
vasospastic
vasospastic
vasostimulant
vasostomy
Vasotec
vasothrombin
vasotocin
vasotocin
vasotocins
vasotomies
vasotomy
vasotomy
vasotonia

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