Vasoconstrictor
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Vasoconstrictor is a noun meaning (pharmacology) Any substance that causes vasoconstriction.
Meaning
(pharmacology) Any substance that causes vasoconstriction.
Example Sentences
“Anyone have any nasal spray?” I asked. “Afrin specifically?” Afrin is basically neosynephrine, a potent vasoconstrictor, and would be ideal to put on a tissue stuffed deeply in the nose.
Word Forms
- vasoconstrictors
Synonyms for vasoconstrictor
Depending on context, synonyms include vasopressor.
Antonyms for vasoconstrictor
Common opposites include vasodilator, vasodepressor.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include venoconstrictor, vasopressor, vasocontraction, vasodilator, vasorelaxant, vasodepressor.
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