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vasodilation

vasodilation /-dīlā″shən/ [L, vas + dilatare] , an increase in the diameter of a blood vessel. It is caused by a relaxation of the smooth muscles in the vessel wall. Also called vasodilatation. Compare vasoconstriction.

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