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MSH: The physiological narrowing of BLOOD VESSELS by contraction of the VASCULAR SMOOTH MUSCLE.,CSP: narrowing of the blood vessels without anatomic change.,GO: A decrease in the diameter of blood vessels, especially arteries, usually causing an increase in blood pressure. [ISBN:0192800752],NCI: Vasoconstriction involves narrowing of a blood vessel lumen due to smooth muscle contraction in the vessel wall and leads to decreased blood flow.
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