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GO: Biological Process

vasoconstriction

Term ID
GO:0042310
Synonyms
  • negative regulation of blood vessel size
Definition
A decrease in the diameter of blood vessels, especially arteries, due to constriction of smooth muscle cells that line the vessels, and usually causing an increase in blood pressure. 0192800752
References
Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
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Phenotype
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