English Explanatory Dictionary

vasodilation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Dilation or widening of the blood vessels.

Pronunciation

/ˌvæ.sə(ʊ).daɪˈleɪ.ʃ(ə)n/ /veɪ.zə(ʊ)-/ LL-Q1860_(eng)-Scelultrix-vasodilation.wav

Word forms

vasodilation vasodilations

Etymology

From vaso- + dilation.

Antonyms

vasoconstriction

Related words

vasoactive § Related terms

Derived words

vasodilational
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