vasodilate
Americanverb (used with object)
Other Word Forms
- vasodilative adjective
- vasodilator noun
- vasodilatory adjective
Example Sentences
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If it’s hot, we engage in both reflexive and voluntary activities: We sweat, vasodilate, have a cold drink, or jump in a swimming pool to cool our core.
From Scientific American
When the body starts to vasodilate, you can flush pretty heavily.
From Time
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