vasoconstriction
/vas-oh-kuhn-strik-shuhn, vey-zoh-/US // ˌvæs oʊ kənˈstrɪk ʃən, ˌveɪ zoʊ- //
血管收缩,血管紧缩,血管收縮,血管缩窄
Definitions
n.名词 noun
- 1
Physiology.
- : constriction of the blood vessels, as by the action of a nerve.
Examples
On the contrary, vasoconstriction causes a rise in diastolic pressure and a fall in pulse pressure.
Vasoconstriction means literally causing contraction of the vessels, which is exactly what this center does.
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