VASOMOTOR

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Relating to the nerves and muscles that cause the blood vessels to constrict or dilate

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

vasoconstriction (decrease in the diameter of blood vessels)

vasodilation (dilation of blood vessels (especially the arteries))

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