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vasospasm
vasospasm n. 
/ˈvasə(ʊ)ˌspaz(ə)m/, /ˈvæsoʊˌspæz(ə)m/ a sudden constriction of a blood vessel resulting in reduced flow.
Brit. /ˈveɪzə(ʊ)ˌspaz(ə)m/
, /ˈveɪzə(ʊ)ˌspaz(ə)m//ˈvasə(ʊ)ˌspaz(ə)m/U.S. /ˈveɪzoʊˌspæz(ə)m/
, /ˈveɪzoʊˌspæz(ə)m//ˈvæsoʊˌspæz(ə)m/ΘΚΠ
the world > health and disease > ill health > a disease > disorders of internal organs > vascular disorders > [noun] > constriction or contraction
thlipsis1684
vasospasm1902
venoconstriction1937
venospasm1950
1902 A. H. Buck Ref. Handbk. Med. Sci. (rev. ed.) V. 74/1 Sedation of maniacal excitement and relaxation of vaso~spasm in melancholic stupor are better accomplished by warm than cold baths.
1977 Lancet 14 May 1039/2 Workers with vibrating hand tools, such as pneumatic drills and chain saws, are at risk of episodic vasospasm, particularly when the vibration is associated with cold exposure.
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