Vasodilatation

usgb/ˌveɪ.soʊ.dɪˈleɪ.ʃən/
noun

Vasodilatation is the process by which blood vessels become wider due to the relaxation of the smooth muscle cells in the vessel walls.

During exercise, vasodilatation allows more blood to flow to the muscles.
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Formal

arterial vasodilatation,endothelial vasodilatation,systemic vasodilatation

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Medical Terminology

This term is commonly used in discussions of physiology and medicine.

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Vasodilatation is crucial for understanding cardiovascular health.
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Clinical Relevance

It's important in evaluating treatments for conditions like hypertension.

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Doctors monitor vasodilatation responses to medications.
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Physiological Concepts

Vasodilatation is part of the body's response to increased temperature.

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The body uses vasodilatation to cool down when overheated.
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