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Vasoconstrictor
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Vasoconstrictor, a.
Causing constriction of the blood vessels; as, the vasoconstrictor nerves, stimulation of which causes constriction of the blood vessels to which they go. These nerves are also called vasohypertonic . [1913 Webster]
Vasoconstrictor, n.
A substance which causes constriction of the blood vessels. Such substances are used in medicine to raise abnormally low blood pressure. [PJC]
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