word
vasoconstriction
vay-zoh-kun-STRIK-shun
ˌveɪzoʊkənˈstrɪkʃənListen
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Syllable breakdown
vasoconstriction
Dictionary meaning
The narrowing of blood vessels, which reduces blood flow to a region.
History and origin
Latin vas + constrictio.
Examples
- Cold exposure can trigger vasoconstriction in the extremities.
Common mispronunciations
vah-zoh-con-STRICK-shun
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