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Vasodilation
increase in the diameter of a blood vessel.
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Vasoconstriction
decrease in the diameter of a blood vessel
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vasometer regulates:
vasoconstriction and vasodilation.
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Angi+omas
tumors consisting principally of blood vessels (hemangioma) or lymph vessels (lymphangioma)
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Aorto+graphy
radiography of the aorta after the injection of a contrast medium to enhance the visibility of the aorta on an x-ray image
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aortogram
record produced from aortography
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Aortic stenosis
narrowing of the aortic valvo
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Arterio+graphy
radiography of arteries after injection of radiopaque material into the bloodstream
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Angio+cardio+graphy
radiography of the heart and great vessels after intravenous injection of a radiopaque solution