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(pharmacology) Any substance that causes vasoconstriction..
“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.
Use vasoconstrictor when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Vasoconstrictor means (pharmacology) Any substance that causes vasoconstriction..
Common synonyms include vasopressor.
Possible antonyms include vasodilator, vasodepressor.
“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.
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