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.
Generalized vasoconstriction usually results in an increase in systemic blood pressure, but it may also occur in specific tissues, causing a localized reduction in blood flow. The extent of vasoconstriction may be slight or severe depending on the substance or circumstance.eneralized vasoconstriction usually results in an increase in systemic blood pressure, but it may also occur in specific tissues, causing a localized reduction in blood flow. The extent of vasoconstriction may be slight or severe depending on the substance or circumstance.