Term Name:	vascular associated smooth muscle cell fate specification
Synonyms:	vascular smooth muscle cell fate specification
Definition:	The process in which a cell becomes capable of differentiating autonomously into a vascular smooth muscle cell in an environment that is neutral with respect to the developmental pathway. Upon specification, the cell fate can be reversed. A vascular smooth muscle cell is a non-striated, elongated, spindle-shaped cell found lining the blood vessels.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0097082]    QuickGO    AmiGO