angiospasm

noun

an·​gio·​spasm ˈan-jē-ō-ˌspaz-əm How to pronounce angiospasm (audio)
: spasmodic contraction of the blood vessels with increase in blood pressure
angiospastic adjective

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“Angiospasm.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/angiospasm. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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