Vasoconstriction

Pronunciation: /ˌveɪzoʊkənˈstrɪkʃən/

Definitions of vasoconstriction

noun the constriction of blood vessels, which increases blood pressure

Example Sentences

A1 Vasoconstriction is when blood vessels become narrower.

A2 Doctors use medications to treat vasoconstriction.

B1 Vasoconstriction can be a normal response to cold temperatures.

B2 Athletes may experience vasoconstriction during intense exercise.

C1 Understanding the mechanisms of vasoconstriction is crucial in cardiovascular research.

C2 The effects of vasoconstriction on blood flow can vary depending on the individual's health status.

Examples of vasoconstriction in a Sentence

formal Vasoconstriction is the narrowing of blood vessels, which can lead to increased blood pressure.

informal When you're cold, vasoconstriction occurs to help conserve heat in your body.

slang I hate when vasoconstriction happens because my hands get all tingly and numb.

figurative Emotional stress can cause vasoconstriction in your blood vessels, making you feel tense and anxious.

Grammatical Forms of vasoconstriction

• plural: vasoconstrictions
• comparative: more vasoconstrictive
• superlative: most vasoconstrictive
• present tense: vasoconstricts
• future tense: will vasoconstrict
• perfect tense: has vasoconstricted
• continuous tense: is vasoconstricting
• singular: vasoconstriction
• positive degree: vasoconstrictive
• infinitive: to vasoconstrict
• gerund: vasoconstricting
• participle: vasoconstricted

Origin and Evolution of vasoconstriction

First Known Use: 1850 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'vasoconstriction' originated from the Latin words 'vaso' meaning vessel and 'constricere' meaning to constrain or tighten.

Evolution of the word: Initially used in the medical field to describe the narrowing of blood vessels, the term has evolved to also be used in other contexts such as describing the constriction of any tubular structure in the body.