vasodilation

Noun

Meaning

dilation of blood vessels (especially the arteries)

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

dilatation vasodilator vasodilatory vasodilatation vasodilative vasodilatator vasodilating widening of the blood vessels

Antonyms

vasoconstriction arterioconstriction

Hypernyms

dilation dilatation

Examples

As blood travels through the venules to the veins a funneling occurs called vasodilation bringing blood back to the heart. Source: Internet

Angiotensin II receptor antagonists (ARBs) block the angiotensin II receptors that are linked to hypertension and heart failure, mainly through vasodilation & heart remodeling inhibition. Source: Internet

Exercise or dipyridamole induces widening ( vasodilation ) of normal coronary arteries. Source: Internet

Increased endothelin and decreased vasodilation has been documented. Source: Internet

Nitrates main Nitrates cause vasodilation citation of the venous capacitance vessels by stimulating the endothelium-derived relaxing factor (EDRF). Source: Internet

The extended release formulations generally reduce vasodilation and flushing side effects, but increase the risk of hepatotoxicity compared to the immediate release forms. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

vasodilatatory vasodilate vasodilatin vasodilational vasodilative vasodilator