vasoconstriction
noun
va·so·con·stric·tion
ˌvā-zō-kən-ˈstrik-shən 
: narrowing of the lumen of blood vessels
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That can cause vasoconstriction, the constriction of blood vessels in the skin, arms, and legs, leading blood pressure to spike and potentially leading to a stroke.
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Jen Christensen, CNN, 10 Apr. 2024
This option features cold therapy or cryotherapy, which causes vasoconstriction (closing or tightening of blood vessels), which may improve the appearance and texture of the skin.
—Isabella Ubaldi, Health, 20 Mar. 2024
And this is nothing new: DNA from 4,000-year-old hair preserved in Greenland showed signs of vasoconstriction.
—Max G. Levy, WIRED, 6 Jan. 2024
The repeated and completely transient nature of our patient’s symptoms supports the fact that embolism was not involved, whereas the resolution of the symptoms after initiation of the treatment with the vasodilator enalapril supports vasoconstriction as the cause of transient blindness.
—Seriously Science, Discover Magazine, 2 May 2014
Plus, caffeine can help with vasoconstriction (the constriction of blood vessels) as well, notes Dr. Boakye — a.k.a. dark circles can appear reduced.
—Catharine Malzahn, Good Housekeeping, 29 June 2023
That’s because these eye drops contain an active ingredient called brimonidine, which causes vasoconstriction, or the constriction of superficial blood vessels in the skin, Camp said.
—Alyssa Hui, Health, 27 June 2023
The stonefish produces intense vasoconstriction.
—Manasee Wagh, Popular Mechanics, 19 Jan. 2023
Blood flow to extremities becomes limited during cold exposure via vasoconstriction, in order to keep the vital organs and brain warm.
—Douglas Main, Discover Magazine, 21 Oct. 2011
Jen Christensen, CNN, 10 Apr. 2024
This option features cold therapy or cryotherapy, which causes vasoconstriction (closing or tightening of blood vessels), which may improve the appearance and texture of the skin.
—Isabella Ubaldi, Health, 20 Mar. 2024
And this is nothing new: DNA from 4,000-year-old hair preserved in Greenland showed signs of vasoconstriction.
—Max G. Levy, WIRED, 6 Jan. 2024
The repeated and completely transient nature of our patient’s symptoms supports the fact that embolism was not involved, whereas the resolution of the symptoms after initiation of the treatment with the vasodilator enalapril supports vasoconstriction as the cause of transient blindness.
—Seriously Science, Discover Magazine, 2 May 2014
Plus, caffeine can help with vasoconstriction (the constriction of blood vessels) as well, notes Dr. Boakye — a.k.a. dark circles can appear reduced.
—Catharine Malzahn, Good Housekeeping, 29 June 2023
That’s because these eye drops contain an active ingredient called brimonidine, which causes vasoconstriction, or the constriction of superficial blood vessels in the skin, Camp said.
—Alyssa Hui, Health, 27 June 2023
The stonefish produces intense vasoconstriction.
—Manasee Wagh, Popular Mechanics, 19 Jan. 2023
Blood flow to extremities becomes limited during cold exposure via vasoconstriction, in order to keep the vital organs and brain warm.
—Douglas Main, Discover Magazine, 21 Oct. 2011
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vasoconstriction
noun
va·so·con·stric·tion
-kən-ˈstrik-shən
: narrowing of the lumen of blood vessels especially as a result of vasomotor action
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