noun
- sudden contractions or spasms of blood vessels that reduce blood flow
Usage: medical term; plural form
Examples
- The patient experienced severe vasospasms after the surgery.
- Cold temperatures can trigger vasospasms in some individuals.
- The medication helped prevent recurring vasospasms.
- Vasospasms in the coronary arteries can cause chest pain.
- The doctor explained that stress might worsen the vasospasms.
- Treatment focused on reducing the frequency of vasospasms.