| Pronunciation: | | `vasowkun'strikshun
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[n] decrease in the diameter of blood vessels |
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VASOCONSTRICTION is a 16 letter word that starts with V. |
| | See Also: | | constriction |
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| Biology Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | The constriction, or narrowing, of blood vessels, so that less blood is able to flow through at a time. This can be caused by a chemical substance or by a signal from the nervous system. |
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| Glossary |
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| | Definition: | | the constriction of the capillaries in the skin in response to cold temperatures. |
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