vasodilation

noun

vasodilation

noun

/ˌvæ.sə(ʊ).daɪˈleɪ.ʃ(ə)n/ · /veɪ.zə(ʊ)-/

Etymology From vaso- + dilation.

1

Dilation or widening of the blood vessels.

Antonyms
vasoconstriction
Derived terms
vasodilational
Related terms
vasoactive § Related terms
Hyponyms
arteriodilation, venodilation

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