vasoconstrictive

(noun, adjective)

adjective

1. That causes vasoconstriction

noun

1. any agent that causes a narrowing of an opening of a blood vessel: cold or stress or nicotine or epinephrine or norepinephrine or angiotensin or vasopressin or certain drugs; maintains or increases blood pressure

Similar word(s): pressor, vasoconstrictor

Definition categories: man–made, agent