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vasodilation

(also vasodilatation /-ˌdʌɪleɪˈteɪʃ(ə)n/)
Definition of vasodilation

noun

  • the dilatation of blood vessels, which decreases blood pressure.

Derivatives

vasodilator

noun

vasodilatory

adjective

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Definition of vasodilation in the US English dictionary
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