vasodilation
IPA: vˈeɪzoʊdʌɫˈeɪʃʌn
noun
- Dilation or widening of the blood vessels.
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Examples of "vasodilation" in Sentences
- Nitric oxide is involved in vasodilation dilation of the blood vessels.
- An ultrasound device was used to measure what is known as flow-mediated vasodilation.
- This relaxed parasympathetic state allows greater circulation and oxygen flow to the skin, or peripheral vasodilation in medical terms.
- That redness is 100 percent due to increased vasodilation, rushing all of your repair mechanisms to the skin through the circulatory system.
- Another magic bullet is a low dose of a beta-blocker such as propranolol, a systemic medication designed for high blood pressure that helps prevent vasodilation and its ensuing redness.
- Studies have revealed Pycnogenol restores healthy endothelial function, which helps to maintain healthy circulation by increasing the vasodilation of blood vessels, consequently improving blood flow.
- * Five clinic visits (not including screening) consisting of blood pressure monitoring, blood draws, an electrocardiogram (ECG), and brachial artery flow mediated vasodilation test (a test to examine the ability of your blood vessels to relax, only 2 throughout the study duration) * Subjects will also be asked to wear a 24-hour blood pressure monitor five times during the study (including screening).
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