Flood Stage. 1  The term stage refers to the height of a river (or any other body of water) above a locally defined elevation. This locally defined elevation is a reference level, often referred to as datum. 2  When the discharge of a river increases, the channel may become completely full.
vasoconstrictor (vÄÂ´zÅkÉnstrikÂ´tur) , n (vasopressor), an agent that causes a rise in blood pressure by constricting the blood vessels. In local areas, it causes constriction of the arterioles and capillaries. Vasoconstrictor agents. 2  vasoconstrictor center. 3  vasoconstrictor center. 4  vasoconstrictor center. 5  vasoconstrictor center. 6  vasoconstrictor fibers. 7  vasoconstrictor fibers. 8  vasoconstrictor fibers. 9  vasoconstrictor nerve. 10  vasoconstrictor nerve.
Vasodepressor syncope: The temporary loss of consciousness in a particular kind of situation. (Syncope is temporary loss of consciousness or, in plain English, fainting). The situations that trigger this reaction are diverse and include having blood drawn, straining while urinating or defecating or coughing. The reaction also can be due to the emotional stress of fear or pain.