Vasoconstriction

The physiological narrowing of BLOOD VESSELS by contraction of the VASCULAR SMOOTH MUSCLE.

Year introduced: 1978

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Tree Number(s): G09.330.380.925

MeSH Unique ID: D014661

Entry Terms:

• Vasoconstrictions

Previous Indexing:

• specific blood vessel/physiology (1966-1977)
• Vascular Resistance (1966-1977)
• Vasomotor System (1966-1977)

See Also:

• Vascular Resistance
• Vasoconstrictor Agents

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Phenomena and Processes Category
Circulatory and Respiratory Physiological Phenomena
Cardiovascular Physiological Phenomena
Hemodynamics
Vasoconstriction