VASOMOTOR

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does vasomotor mean? 

• VASOMOTOR (adjective)
  The adjective VASOMOTOR has 1 sense:

1. relating to the nerves and muscles that cause the blood vessels to constrict or dilate

  Familiarity information: VASOMOTOR used as an adjective is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• VASOMOTOR (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Relating to the nerves and muscles that cause the blood vessels to constrict or dilate

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

vasoconstriction (decrease in the diameter of blood vessels)

vasodilation (dilation of blood vessels (especially the arteries))

 Context examples 

Alpha-2 receptor stimulation by guanfacine hydrochloride results in a decreased sympathetic outflow from the vasomotor center to the heart, kidneys, and peripheral vasculature.

(Guanfacine Hydrochloride, NCI Thesaurus)

It acts as a modulator of vasomotor tone, cell proliferation, and hormone production. (N Eng J Med 1995;333(6):356-63)

(Endothelin-1, NLM, Medical Subject Headings)

A grouping of variable physical, vasomotor and psychological symptoms in climacteric females.

(Menopausal Syndrome, NCI Thesaurus)

Administration of estradiol/norethindrone acetate may abrogate vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause and prevent bone loss associated with the postmenopause.

(Estradiol/Norethindrone Acetate Tablet, NCI Thesaurus)

This leads to stimulation of medullary, vagal, vasomotor, and respiratory centers in the brain; and the release of epinephrine.

(Caffeine, NCI Thesaurus)

Vasomotor symptoms typically include: palpitations, hot flashes and night sweats.

(Menopausal Syndrome, NCI Thesaurus)