Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
vasoconstrictor
noun
/ˌveɪzoʊkənˈstrɪktər/
Definition
A substance that causes blood vessels to narrow.
Examples
- The doctor administered a vasoconstrictor to help stabilize the patient’s blood pressure.
- Caffeine acts as a vasoconstrictor, which can temporarily reduce blood flow.
- Medication that functions as a vasoconstrictor is often used in local anesthesia.
Meaning
Vasoconstrictors can lead to increased blood pressure by reducing the diameter of blood vessels.
Synonyms
- Constriction agent
- Narrowing agent
- Vascular constrictor
