vasodilation

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English

Definitions

noun

Dilation or widening of the blood vessels.

Related words

Synonyms

vasodilatation venodilation venodilatation vasoconstriction angiectasia arteriodilation hemangiectasis vasodegeneration vasocongestion vasoattenuation varicosity hemodilation bronchodilation vasodepression cerebrovasodilation vasospasm

Antonyms

vasoconstriction

Associated

inotropic histamine endothelium hypotension nitric tachycardia adenosine platelet perfusion capillary permeability

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