Vasoconstriction is the narrowing of blood vessels due to the tightening of their smooth muscle walls.
vasoconstriction: A decrease in the diameter of blood vessels caused by contraction of smooth muscles in the vessel walls.
| Front | vasoconstriction |
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| Back | A decrease in the diameter of blood vessels caused by contraction of smooth muscles in the vessel walls. |
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