Venoconstriction
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Venoconstriction is a noun meaning Vasoconstriction of a vein.
Meaning
Vasoconstriction of a vein.
Example Sentences
Whether or not there is in addition an active hepatic venoconstriction cannot be determined by our method.
During 1.5% inhaled isoflurane, the baroreflex and the hypoxia-mediated reflex mesenteric venoconstrictions were preserved in hypertensive animals, whereas these responses were significantly attenuated by isoflurane in normotensive animals.
Word Forms
- venoconstrictions
Antonyms for venoconstriction
Common opposites include venodilation.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include venisuture, vena, venorrhaphy, venotomy, venesection, phlebotomy.
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