vasoconstrictor

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vasoconstrictor

noun vasoconstrictors

Any substance that causes vasoconstriction. “Anyone have any nasal spray?” I asked. “Afrin specifically?” Afrin is basically neosynephrine, a potent vasoconstrictor, and would be ideal to put on a tissue stuffed deeply in the nose.
Similar: vasopressor · Opposite: vasodilator, vasodepressor

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noun substance that causes vasoconstriction

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@misc{vasoconstrictor_2026,
  title = {vasoconstrictor},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/vasoconstrictor},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}