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vasodilation

/ˌveɪ.zəʊ.daɪˈleɪ.ʃən/

/ˌveɪ.zoʊ.daɪˈleɪ.ʃən/

vasodilationnoun

vasodilations

Translations

Vasodilation is a process that increases blood flow.

Вазодилатация - это процесс, который увеличивает кровоток.

Definitions

The widening of blood vessels resulting from relaxation of the muscular walls of the vessels.

Vasodilation can increase blood flow to certain areas of the body.

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vasodilationadjective

/ˌveɪ.zəʊ.daɪˈleɪ.ʃən/

/ˌveɪ.zoʊ.daɪˈleɪ.ʃən/

Used attributively in phrases such as "vasodilation response"; relational, non-gradable.

Definitions

Relating to or causing the widening of blood vessels.

A vasodilation effect can lower blood pressure.