Vasoconstriction

Synonyms of vasoconstriction

• vascular constriction
• arterial narrowing
• blood vessel constriction

Antonyms of vasoconstriction

• vasodilation
• vascular dilation
• arterial widening

Collocations of vasoconstriction

vasodilation

Frequency: 80 %

Vasodilation occurs when blood vessels expand, opposite of vasoconstriction.

blood pressure

Frequency: 75 %

Vasoconstriction can lead to an increase in blood pressure.

blood flow

Frequency: 70 %

Vasoconstriction reduces blood flow to certain areas of the body.

narrowing

Frequency: 65 %

Vasoconstriction causes the narrowing of blood vessels.

smooth muscle

Frequency: 60 %

Vasoconstriction is the contraction of smooth muscle in blood vessels.

Idiomatic Expressions for vasoconstriction

• Phrase: Vasoconstriction of arteries
  Meaning: The constriction of arteries to reduce blood flow
  Usage: The medication caused vasoconstriction of arteries, leading to a decrease in blood pressure.