vasodilation

 
Pronunciation: /ˌveɪzəʊdʌɪˈleɪʃ(ə)n/
(also vasodilatation /-ˌdʌɪleɪˈteɪʃ(ə)n/)

noun

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

Derivatives

vasodilator

noun

vasodilatory

adjective