vasodilation

noun

va·so·di·la·tion ˌvā-zō-dī-ˈlā-shən

-də-

variants or vasodilatation

ˌvā-zō-ˌdi-lə-ˈtā-shən

-ˌdī-lə-

: widening of the lumen of blood vessels

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To counter this change, the blood vessels in these areas get wider (called vasodilation), which in turn can cause localized swelling. —

Tim Petrie, Dpt, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2024 Prostaglandins also trigger vasodilation (the widening of blood vessels), which the body uses to regulate blood pressure.21 If NSAIDs are overused, the inhibition of prostaglandins can prevent vasodilation. —

Kumkum S. Patel, Verywell Health, 26 Sep. 2024 This response involves a sudden drop in blood pressure and vasodilation—a decrease in blood flow throughout the body.1 Various conditions and diseases trigger a sense of impending doom and the vasovagal response. —

Mark Gurarie, Health, 19 Sep. 2024 When vasodilation occurs, blood vessels widen to increase blood flow. —

Christopher Lee, Verywell Health, 14 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for vasodilation