Vasoconstriction (also known as Vasoconstrictions): The physiological narrowing of BLOOD VESSELS by contraction of the VASCULAR SMOOTH MUSCLE.

NIH MeSH · D014661Phenomena and Processes

Vasoconstriction

Also known asVasoconstrictions

Definition

The physiological narrowing of BLOOD VESSELS by contraction of the VASCULAR SMOOTH MUSCLE.

MeSH classification

  • G09.330.380.925

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Common questions about Vasoconstriction

What does Vasoconstriction mean in medicine?
The physiological narrowing of BLOOD VESSELS by contraction of the VASCULAR SMOOTH MUSCLE. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Vasoconstriction known by any other names?
Yes. Vasoconstriction is also referred to as Vasoconstrictions in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Vasoconstriction sit in the medical classification?
Vasoconstriction falls under the broader medical category "Phenomena and Processes" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: G09.330.380.925). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D014661) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗