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vasoconstrictor

/ˌvæsəˈkɑnstrɪktər/ noun · British & US
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What does vasoconstrictor mean?

noun

A substance that causes blood vessels to constrict or narrow.

Example

"The doctor prescribed a vasoconstrictor to reduce the swelling in the patient's arm."

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