Dictionary | Define vasomotor

Dictionary Definition

vasomotor adj : relating to the nerves and muscles that cause the blood vessels to constrict or dilate

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Adjective

  1. Of or pertaining to the regulation of the diameter of blood vessels.

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Extensive Definition

Vasomotor refers to actions upon a blood vessel which alter its diameter.
More specifically, it can refer to vasodilator action and vasoconstriction action.

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