vasodilation
pronunciation
How to pronounce vasodilation in British English:
UK [ˌveɪzəʊdaɪˈleɪʃn]
How to pronounce vasodilation in American English:
US [ˌveɪzoʊdaɪˈleɪʃn]
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- Noun:
- dilation of blood vessels (especially the arteries)
Word Origin
- vasodilation (n.)
- 1896, from vasopressor, from vaso-, comb. form of Latin vas "container, vessel" (see vas) + dilation. Related: Vasodilator (1881).
Example
- 1. Vasodilation effect of ferulaic nitrate and its mechanism .
- 2. Topical preparations containing org . Semiconductors to promote peripheral vasodilation .
- 3. Vasodilation and increased permeability to protein .
- 4. Vasodilation effect of luteolin on rat thoracic aorta and its mechanism .
- 5. The advancement of selective pulmonary vasodilation in acute lung injury therapy .