vasospasms
/ˈveɪzoʊˌspæzəmz/
noun
- Plural of vasospasm; multiple instances of sudden blood vessel contractions.
- The doctor explained that vasospasms can lead to complications if they occur in the heart.
- The patient experienced recurrent vasospasms after the surgery.
- Vasospasms in the fingers can be triggered by cold temperatures in some people.