vasospasm

/vəˈsɒspæzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A spasm of a blood vessel, especially one that is caused by constriction and is usually painful and often accompanied by a drop in blood pressure

“The patient’s doctor attributed the sudden drop in blood pressure to a vasospasm in the coronary arteries.”

Synonyms

  • vascular spasm
  • vasoconstriction

Antonyms

  • vascular expansion
  • vasodilation