vasodilation
An increase in the internal diameter of blood vessels, especially arterioles or capillaries, due to relaxation of smooth muscle cells that line the vessels, and usually resulting in a decrease in blood pressure.
- Code: GO:0042311
- Source: Gene Ontology
- Alternative labels:
vasodilatation
positive regulation of blood vessel size
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