Phenomena and Processes

Vasoconstriction

The physiological narrowing of BLOOD VESSELS by contraction of the VASCULAR SMOOTH MUSCLE.

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Abstract

The physiological narrowing of BLOOD VESSELS by contraction of the VASCULAR SMOOTH MUSCLE.

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Synonyms

1 entry terms
  • Vasoconstrictions

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Aspects Covered

6 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, ethics, genetics, immunology, physiology, radiation effects.

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Indexing Annotation

coord IM with specific vessel or specific organ /blood supply; the physiol process; do not confuse with stenosis of specific blood vessels ( = specific blood vessel (IM) + CONSTRICTION, PATHOLOGIC (NIM))

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History Note

78

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Previous Indexing

  • Vascular Resistance (1966-1977)
  • Vasomotor System (1966-1977)
  • specific blood vessel/physiology (1966-1977)

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  1. G09.330.380w.925w

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WG 106

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Vasoconstriction. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D014661. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D014661
  2. Vasoconstriction. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vasoconstriction
  3. Vasoconstriction. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1067506