angiospasm

/ˌæn.dʒaɪ.ɒsˈpæz.əm/

Definitions

1. noun

A spasm affecting a blood vessel, especially one in the brain, causing a temporary cessation of blood flow.

“She suffered an angiospasm that left her temporarily paralyzed on one side of her body.”

Synonyms

  • cerebral spasm
  • vascular spasm

Antonyms

  • vascular dilation
  • vasodilation