Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
vasomotor
Adjective
/ˌveɪzoʊˈmoʊtər/
Definition
Relating to the regulation of the diameter of blood vessels.
Examples
- The vasomotor center in the brain helps regulate blood pressure.
- Stress can trigger vasomotor responses that change blood vessel diameter.
- Conditions like hypertension may involve dysfunction in vasomotor regulation.
Meaning
Vasomotor refers to the mechanisms and processes that control the constriction and dilation of blood vessels, which in turn affects blood flow and blood pressure in the body.
Synonyms
- Vascular
- Blood vessel related
- Circulatory
