vasomotor

va·so·mo·tor

V0035900 (vā′zō-mō′tər)adj. Relating to, causing, or regulating constriction or dilation of blood vessels.

vasomotor

(ˌveɪzəʊˈməʊtə) adj1. (Pharmacology) (of a drug, agent, nerve, etc) relating to or affecting the diameter of blood vessels2. (Physiology) (of a drug, agent, nerve, etc) relating to or affecting the diameter of blood vessels

vas•o•mo•tor

(ˌvæs oʊˈmoʊ tər, ˌveɪ zoʊ-)

adj. regulating the diameter of blood vessels, as certain nerves. [1860–65]

Thesaurus

Adj.

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

Translations

vasomotor

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vasomotor

[vas″o-mo´tor] 1. having an effect on the caliber of blood vessels; see also vasoactive.2. a vasomotor nerve.

va·so·mo·tor

(vā'sō-mō'tŏr, vas-ō-), 1. Causing dilation or constriction of the blood vessels. 2. Denoting those nerves that have this action. Synonym(s): vasculomotor

vasomotor

(vā′zō-mō′tər)adj. Relating to, causing, or regulating constriction or dilation of blood vessels.

va·so·mo·tor

(vā'sō-mō'tŏr) 1. Causing dilation or constriction of the blood vessels. 2. Denoting the nerves that have this action.
Synonym(s): angiokinetic.

vasomotor

Pertaining to the control of the muscles in the walls of blood vessels and hence the rate of blood flow.

vasomotor

(of sympathetic nerves) associated with the constriction and dilation of blood vessels.

va·so·mo·tor

(vā'sō-mō'tŏr) 1. Causing dilation or constriction of the blood vessels. 2. Denoting nerves that have this action.