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    GlossaryVasoconstrictors

    substances that narrow blood vessels, reducing blood flow

    Vasoconstrictors are substances that cause blood vessels to narrow, reducing blood flow and increasing blood pressure. They can be naturally occurring in the body, like adrenaline, or used in medications to treat conditions such as low blood pressure or to reduce blood flow during surgery.

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