angiospasm
|an-gi-o-spasm|
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/ˈæn.dʒi.oʊˌspæz.əm/
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/ˈæn.dʒi.əʊˌspæz.əm/
blood vessel spasm
Etymology
Etymology Information
'angiospasm' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'angeion' meaning 'vessel' and 'spasmos' meaning 'spasm'.
Historical Evolution
'angiospasm' was formed in modern medical English by combining the Greek roots 'angio-' (vessel) and '-spasm' (spasm), and has been used in medical terminology since the late 19th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'spasm of a vessel', and this meaning has remained unchanged in modern medical usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a sudden contraction or spasm of the blood vessels, which can restrict blood flow.
The patient suffered from an angiospasm during the procedure.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/08/08 08:51