IPA: /ˌveɪzoʊkənˈstrɪktər/
KK: /ˌveɪzoʊkənˈstrɪktər/
Definition: A substance or nerve that causes blood vessels to narrow, which can increase blood pressure.
Example: The doctor prescribed a vasoconstrictor to help manage the patient's blood pressure.
IPA: /ˌveɪzoʊˌdaɪləˈteɪʃən/
KK: /væzoʊˌdaɪləˈteɪʃən/
Definition: The process of widening or enlarging a blood vessel.
Example: During exercise, vasodilatation helps increase blood flow to the muscles.
IPA: /ˌveɪzoʊdaɪˈleɪʃən/
KK: /ˌvæzoʊdaɪˈleɪʃən/
Definition: The process of blood vessels becoming wider, which allows more blood to flow through them.
Example: During exercise, vasodilation helps increase blood flow to the muscles.
IPA: /ˌvæzoʊˈdaɪleɪtə/
KK: /ˌvæzoʊˈdaɪleɪtər/
Definition: A substance or nerve that causes blood vessels to widen, which can help improve blood flow.
Example: Nitroglycerin is a common vasodilator used to treat heart conditions.
IPA: /ˈveɪzəˌmoʊtə/
KK: /ˈveɪzoʊˌmoʊtər/
Definition: Related to the control of blood vessel size, either causing them to narrow or widen.
Example: The vasomotor response helps regulate blood flow during exercise.
IPA: //ˌvæsəˈprɛsɪn//
KK: /ˌvæsəˈprɛsɪn/
Definition: A hormone produced by the pituitary gland that helps control blood pressure and reduces the amount of urine the body makes.
Example: Doctors may use vasopressin to treat certain conditions related to low blood pressure.
IPA: //ˈveɪzoʊˌprɛsər//
KK: /ˈveɪzoʊˌprɛsər/
Definition: Relating to or causing the narrowing of blood vessels, which can increase blood pressure.
Example: The doctor prescribed a vasopressor to help stabilize the patient's blood pressure during surgery.
Definition: A substance that increases blood pressure in the body.
Example: The doctor administered a vasopressor to stabilize the patient's blood pressure during surgery.
IPA: //ˈveɪzoʊˌspæzəm//
KK: /ˈvæzoʊˌspæzəm/
Definition: A sudden tightening of a blood vessel that decreases blood flow.
Example: The doctor explained that a vasospasm can lead to serious health issues if not treated promptly.
IPA: /væˈsɒtəmi/
KK: /væˈsɑːtəmi/
Definition: A surgical procedure that involves cutting or opening the vas deferens, which is the tube that carries sperm from the testicles.
Example: The doctor performed a vasotomy to address the patient's fertility issues.
IPA: //ˌveɪzoʊˈveɪɡəl//
KK: /ˈveɪzoʊˌveɪgəl/
Definition: Connected to the blood vessels and the vagus nerve, often affecting heart rate and blood pressure.
Example: The patient experienced a vasovagal response after standing up too quickly.
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