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Vasoconstrictor
Vasoconstrictor meaning
Any substance that causes vasoconstriction.
Synonyms of Vasoconstrictor
Example sentences (3)
Nosebleeds after cocaine insufflation are due to irritation and damage of mucus membranes by foreign particles and adulterants and not the cocaine itself; as a vasoconstrictor, cocaine acts to reduce bleeding.
The major disadvantages of this use are cocaine's intense vasoconstrictor activity and the potential for cardiovascular toxicity.
When the platelets bind to a clot, they release serotonin, where it serves as a vasoconstrictor and helps to regulate hemostasis and blood clotting.