algovascular

algovascular definition - medical

al·go·vas·cu·lar (ălˌgō-văsˈkyə-lər) or an·gi·o·vas·cu·lar (ănˌjē-ō-)

adjective
Relating to the changes in the lumen of blood vessels in response to pain.

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