vasoconstrictor
|va-so-con-stric-tor|
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/ˌveɪzoʊkənˈstrɪktər/
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/ˌveɪsəʊkənˈstrɪktə/
narrowing blood vessels
Etymology
Etymology Information
'vasoconstrictor' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'vaso' meaning 'vessel' and 'constrictor' meaning 'to draw together'.
Historical Evolution
'vasoconstrictor' was derived from the combination of 'vaso' and 'constrictor' in modern scientific terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to draw blood vessels together', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a substance or agent that causes the narrowing of blood vessels, thereby increasing blood pressure.
The doctor prescribed a vasoconstrictor to help manage the patient's low blood pressure.
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Last updated: 2025/05/21 04:03