Dictionary Entry
vasoconstrictor
vasoconstrictor is a 15-letter English word with 3 senses as adjective and noun in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: Causing constriction of the blood vessels; as, the vasoconstrictor nerves, stimulation of which causes constriction of the blood vessels to which they go. These nerves are also called vasohypertonic. Face value is 22 in Scrabble and 26 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.
15 letters · Scrabble 22 · Words With Friends 26 · 3 senses
Definitions
- 1adjective
Causing constriction of the blood vessels; as, the vasoconstrictor nerves, stimulation of which causes constriction of the blood vessels to which they go. These nerves are also called vasohypertonic.
- 2noun
A substance which causes constriction of the blood vessels. Such substances are used in medicine to raise blood pressure.
- 3noun
any agent that causes a narrowing of an opening of a blood vessel: cold or stress or nicotine or epinephrine or norepinephrine or angiotensin or vasopressin or certain drugs; maintains or increases blood pressure
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