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vaso-

  1. a combining form meaning “vessel,” used in the formation of compound words:

    vasoconstrictor.



vaso-

combining_form

  1. indicating a blood vessel

    vasodilator

  2. indicating the vas deferens

    vasectomy

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of vaso-1

< Latin vās vessel + -o-
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Word History and Origins

Origin of vaso-1

from Latin vās vessel
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Example Sentences

The first that concerns us is the existence of the vaso-motor centre, whose situation and functions have been already described.

Direct stimulation of the vaso-motor nerves, alone, as has been said, contracts the blood-vessels.

Severing the same part causes paralysis of the vaso-motor nerves and dilatation of the blood-vessels.

We spent many days with Vaso, shooting with indifferent results, but revelling in the glories of nature.

His teaching in regard to mental and nervous disorders due to vaso-motor disturbance also deserves recognition.

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