Phrase Hound found 2 phrases and 138 compound words that contain vaso. The most common are listed below. Open vaso in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 2
- vaso vasorumMisspelling of vasa vasorum: The capillaries that supply blood to vessels larger than 1 mm. They supply blood to the adventitia and middle tunicae.
- vaso-occlusiveAlternative form of vasoocclusive: That which leads to vasoocclusion.
Compound words 138
- vasoactiveActive on vessel walls, that is, causing either constriction or dilation of a blood vessel, thus affecting hemodynamics (blood flow). Vasoactive substances may be endogenous (for example, endogenous angiotensin, vasopressin, or …
- vasospasmSpasm of the blood vessels, leading to vasoconstriction and potentially tissue ischemia and necrosis.
- vasodilatoryOf, pertaining to, or functioning as a vasodilator.
- vasodilatationDilatation of a blood vessel.
- vasovagalPertaining to the vagus nerve as well as the vascular system; often describing an attack etc. characterised by slowing of the pulse and a fall in blood pressure.
- vasopressorOf or relating to the constriction of blood vessels, which usually causes a rise in blood pressure.
- vasocompressionExternal pressure applied to blood vessels
- vasocongestiveOf or pertaining to vasocongestion.
- vasodilatativevasodilative
- vasogenicThat originates in the blood vessels.