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Definitions for vasomotor
ˌvæs oʊˈmoʊ tər, ˌveɪ zoʊ-va·so·mo·tor
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Princeton's WordNet
vasomotoradjective
relating to the nerves and muscles that cause the blood vessels to constrict or dilate
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vasomotoradjective
Of or pertaining to the regulation of the diameter of blood vessels.
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vasomotor
Vasomotor refers to the actions, processes, or mechanisms that cause dilation or constriction of blood vessels, controlling blood flow and pressure. It often refers to the part of the nervous system that is responsible for such regulation. The term is derived from "vaso-" (referring to blood vessels) and "motor" (referring to movement or control).
Webster Dictionary
Vasomotoradjective
causing movement in the walls of vessels; as, the vasomotor mechanisms; the vasomotor nerves, a system of nerves distributed over the muscular coats of the blood vessels
Etymology: [L. vas a vessel + motor that which moves fr. movere to move.]
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Vasomotor
Vasomotor refers to actions upon a blood vessel which alter its diameter. More specifically, it can refer to vasodilator action and vasoconstrictor action. Currently, new research has been performed suggesting that vasomotor topographic patterns are not consistent with traditional vasomotor nerve topography charts.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of vasomotor in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of vasomotor in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
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