Vasocongestion
Vasocongestion
Vasocongestion (pronounced: vay-so-con-jes-tion) is a medical term that refers to the increase of blood flow to specific parts of the body. This process is often associated with sexual arousal, but can also occur in response to other stimuli or conditions.
Etymology
The term "vasocongestion" is derived from the Latin words "vaso" meaning vessel and "congestion" meaning accumulation. It refers to the accumulation of blood in the blood vessels.
Definition
Vasocongestion is a physiological response where blood flow increases to specific parts of the body, causing them to become engorged with blood. This process is most commonly associated with sexual arousal, where it leads to the swelling and hardening of the sexual organs, but it can also occur in other parts of the body in response to various stimuli or conditions.
Related Terms
- Erection: An erection is a physiological phenomenon in which the penis becomes firm, engorged, and enlarged, often as a result of sexual arousal. Vasocongestion is a key component of this process.
- Sexual arousal: Sexual arousal is the process by which the body prepares for sexual activity. Vasocongestion plays a significant role in this process, leading to the engorgement of the sexual organs.
- Vasodilation: Vasodilation is the widening of blood vessels, which decreases blood pressure. It is often a precursor to vasocongestion.
- Vasoconstriction: Vasoconstriction is the narrowing of the blood vessels, which increases blood pressure. It is the opposite of vasocongestion.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Vasocongestion
- Wikipedia's article - Vasocongestion
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