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vasodilation

vas·o·dil·a·ta·tion
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [vas-oh-dil-uh-tey-shuh n, -dahy-luh-, vey-zoh-]
    • /ˌvæs oʊˌdɪl əˈteɪ ʃən, -ˌdaɪ lə-, ˌveɪ zoʊ-/
    • /vˌasədɪlˈeɪʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [vas-oh-dil-uh-tey-shuh n, -dahy-luh-, vey-zoh-]
    • /ˌvæs oʊˌdɪl əˈteɪ ʃən, -ˌdaɪ lə-, ˌveɪ zoʊ-/

Definitions of vasodilation word

  • noun vasodilation dilatation of the blood vessels, as by the action of a nerve. 1
  • noun vasodilation the dilation of a blood vessel, caused, for example, by a nerve or drug 0
  • noun vasodilation dilation of the blood vessels. 0
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Origin of vasodilation

First appearance:

before 1895
One of the 18% newest English words
First recorded in 1895-1900; vaso- + dilatation

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Parts of speech for Vasodilation

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adjective
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vasodilation popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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