Vasospasm

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-012531",
  "term": "Vasospasm",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A sudden, intense, and prolonged constriction of a blood vessel, which significantly reduces or completely obstructs blood flow through that vessel. This involuntary contraction can lead to ischemia and tissue damage if sustained. Vasospasm is a common complication in conditions such as subarachnoid hemorrhage and Raynaud's phenomenon.",
  "synonyms": [
    "angiospasm"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "vasoconstriction"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2015, 87, 841. 'IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)' on page 915 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-0103)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/vasospasm/"
}