Term Name: | vasodilation |
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Synonyms: | positive regulation of blood vessel size, vasodilatation |
Definition: | An increase in the internal diameter of blood vessels, especially arterioles or capillaries, due to relaxation of smooth muscle cells that line the vessels, and usually resulting in a decrease in blood pressure. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0042311] QuickGO AmiGO |