vasorelaxation

antonym: vasoconstriction
synonyms: vasodilatation, vasodilation
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.12160
Increase in the diameter of the lumen of the blood vessels as a result of relaxation of smooth muscles in the vessel walls.
Note: This results in a decrease in vascular resistance followed by a decrease of blood pressure.
Compare: vasoconstriction
Source:
PAC, 2015, 87, 841. (IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)) on page 915 [Terms] [Paper]
Citation: 'vasorelaxation' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.12160 RIS BibTex EndNote
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