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vasodilation

va·so·dil·a·tion [ vàyzō dī láysh'n, vàyzō di láysh'n ] or va·so·dil·a·ta·tion [ vàyzō dlə táysh'n, vàyzō dìllə táysh'n ]


noun 
Definition:
 
widening of blood vessels: widening of the blood vessels, especially the arteries, leading to increased blood flow or reduced blood pressure

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