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vasodilation
(vaso|dila¦tion)
Pronunciation:
/ˌveɪzəʊdʌɪˈleɪʃ(ə)n/
(also
vasodilatation
/-ˌdʌɪleɪˈteɪʃ(ə)n/)
noun
the dilatation of blood vessels, which decreases blood pressure.
Derivatives
vasodilator
noun
vasodilatory
adjective
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