Vasomotor
(adjective)
Of or relating to the regulation of the diameter of blood vessels, especially the constriction and dilation of arterioles.
Origin:
The word "vasomotor" is derived from the latin word "vas" meaning vessel and the greek word "motor" meaning moving.
Examples:
- Vasomotor reflexes control blood flow to different parts of the body.
- Vasomotor center is a part of the brain that regulates blood pressure.
- Vasomotor rhinitis is a condition characterized by nasal congestion caused by the dilation and constriction of blood vessels.
- Vasomotor symptoms are symptoms caused by changes in blood vessel tone.
- Vasomotor changes can cause headaches, flushing, and sweating.