vasoreflex

/væsəˈrɛflɛks/

Definitions

1. noun

A reflex involving vasodilation and vasoconstriction in response to changes in blood pressure

“The doctor studied the patient’s vasoreflex to diagnose the underlying condition.”

Synonyms

  • autoregulatory reflex
  • vasomotor reflex

Antonyms

  • vasoconstriction reflex