vasodilation

American  

[vay-zoh-dahy-lay-shuhn, va-soh-dahy-lay-shuhn] / ˌveɪ zoʊˌdaɪˈleɪ ʃən, ˌvæ soʊˌdaɪˈleɪ ʃən /

noun

1. Medicine/Medical. Also, vasodilatation. enlargement or widening of the blood vessels, such as by the action of a nerve or as part of a surgical procedure.

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vasodilation Scientific  

/ vā′zō-dī-lā′shən,-dĭ- /

1. Dilation of a blood vessel, as by the action of a nerve or drug.

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Example Sentences

Vasodilation results in radiation and evaporative heat loss, and vasoconstriction transfers heat from arteries to veins to warm blood returning to the heart.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

Vasodilation results in the formation of an insulating layer between skin and internal organs causing heat conservation and brings blood to the core to conserve heat.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

Vasodilation brings more blood and heat to the body surface, facilitating radiation and evaporative heat loss, which helps to cool the body.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

Vasodilation brings blood to the core to conserve heat by vital organs, and vasoconstriction results in radiation and evaporative heat loss.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

Vasodilation, the opening up of arteries to the skin by relaxation of their smooth muscles, brings more blood and heat to the body surface, facilitating radiation and evaporative heat loss, cooling the body.

From Textbooks • Apr. 25, 2013