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VASOCONSTRICTOR

VASOCONSTRICTOR Vas `o *con *strict "or, a. (Physiol.)

Defn: Causing constriction of the blood vessels; as, the vasoconstrictor nerves, stimulation of which causes constriction of the blood vessels to which they go. These nerves are also called vasohypertonic. n.

Defn: A substance which causes constriction of the blood vessels. Such substances are used in medicine to raise blood pressure.

Spanish Dictionary

vasoconstrictor, -ra

vasoconstrictor, -ra adjetivo 1 Que contrae los vasos sanguíneos :nervio vasoconstrictor .2 adjetivo /nombre masculino [medicamento ] Que sirve para contraer los vasos sanguíneos .