French translation of vasoconstrictor is 
vasoconstricteur

Meaning of "vasoconstrictor" in English

A vasoconstrictor is an agent or drug that causes the narrowing of blood vessels by constricting the muscular walls within these vessels. This action results in reduced blood flow and increased blood pressure. Vasoconstrictors can be naturally occurring within the body, such as adrenaline, or pharmacologically induced to treat conditions like low blood pressure or inflammation. They play a crucial role in managing various physiological processes, including blood circulation and thermoregulation.

Meaning of "vasoconstricteur" in French

In French, a "vasoconstricteur" refers to a substance that narrows the blood vessels, thereby reducing blood flow and elevating blood pressure. It is commonly used in medical contexts to describe agents that help manage blood pressure and treat conditions such as hypertension. Vasoconstricteurs are present both naturally in the body and as synthesized medications, each serving to regulate and control circulatory functions within the body.

Pronunciation of "vasoconstrictor" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˌveɪ.zoʊ.kənˈstrɪkˌtɔr/

Pronunciation Variations: Pronunciation may slightly vary between American and British English. In American English, it is typically pronounced with a clear "r" sound at the end, while in British English, the "r" may be softer or non-existent, with a slightly different vowel sound.

Pronunciation of "vasoconstricteur" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /va.zɔ.kɔ̃s.tʁik.tœʁ/

Pronunciation Variations: In regional dialects across France, the "œ" sound may vary slightly. Parisian French typically maintains a nasalized vowel sound, while other regions might have subtle differences in emphasis and intonation.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The doctor prescribed a vasoconstrictor to manage her low blood pressure.
   (Le médecin a prescrit un vasoconstricteur pour gérer sa basse tension artérielle.)

2. Vasoconstrictors are often used during surgeries to minimize blood loss.
   (Les vasoconstricteurs sont souvent utilisés lors des chirurgies pour minimiser la perte de sang.)

3. Some allergy medications contain vasoconstrictors to relieve congestion.
   (Certains médicaments contre les allergies contiennent des vasoconstricteurs pour soulager la congestion.)

4. The vasoconstrictor effect of caffeine can temporarily raise blood pressure.
   (L'effet vasoconstricteur de la caféine peut temporairement augmenter la pression artérielle.)

5. In emergency medicine, vasoconstrictors can be life-saving.
   (En médecine d'urgence, les vasoconstricteurs peuvent être vitaux.)

6. Herbal remedies sometimes have natural vasoconstrictor properties.
   (Les remèdes à base de plantes ont parfois des propriétés vasoconstrictrices naturelles.)

7. Patients with hypertension should avoid excessive use of vasoconstrictors.
   (Les patients hypertendus devraient éviter l'utilisation excessive de vasoconstricteurs.)

8. Researchers are studying new vasoconstrictors for more effective treatments.
   (Les chercheurs étudient de nouveaux vasoconstricteurs pour des traitements plus efficaces.)

9. Overuse of nasal sprays containing vasoconstrictors can lead to rebound congestion.
   (L'utilisation excessive de sprays nasaux contenant des vasoconstricteurs peut entraîner une congestion de rebond.)

10. The pharmacologist explained how vasoconstrictors work at the cellular level.
    (Le pharmacologue a expliqué comment fonctionnent les vasoconstricteurs au niveau cellulaire.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "vasoconstrictor" in English

Synonyms: constrictor, angiotensin, epinephrine, norepinephrine, sympathomimetic.

Antonyms: vasodilator, relaxant.

Similar Words: agent, drug, medication, compound.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "vasoconstricteur" in French

Synonyms: agent vasoconstricteur, sympathomimétique, adrénaline, noradrénaline.

Antonyms: vasodilatateur, relaxant.

Similar Words: médicament, composé, substance, produit.

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