Vasodilation
Also called Blood vessel widening
General MedicineCardiologyImportant
Widening of blood vessel lumens by smooth muscle relaxation, lowering blood pressure and increasing tissue blood flow.
Korean
혈관확장
평활근 이완으로 혈관이 넓어지는 것; 혈압을 낮추고 혈류를 증가.
French
Vasodilatation
Élargissement des vaisseaux sanguins par relaxation des muscles lisses ; abaisse la pression artérielle et augmente le débit sanguin.
Word parts
vas/oRoot(Latin) Vessel, duct