Arteriospasm

/ɑrˌtɪrioʊˈspæzəm/ noun

Sudden, involuntary contraction or cramping of an artery.

From arterio- (artery) + spasm (sudden involuntary contraction, from Greek spasmos). Describes temporary constriction of arterial muscles. Medical terminology for functional disturbance.

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