vasodilation

noun

va·​so·​di·​la·​tion ˌvā-zō-dī-ˈlā-shən 

-də-

variants or vasodilatation

ˌvā-zō-ˌdi-lə-ˈtā-shən 

-ˌdī-lə-

: widening of the lumen of blood vessels

Examples of vasodilation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The medications may promote vasodilation, or widening of the blood vessels, which helps improve blood flow. —Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 4 June 2026

Holistic Practices With Real Physiological Basis Warming spices like ginger, turmeric, cayenne contain compounds that promote vasodilation and improve microcirculation. —Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026

Cold triggers vasoconstriction followed by vasodilation, training the vascular system and activating brown adipose tissue. —Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2026

High temps trigger vasodilation—the technical term for blood vessel expansion. —Caroline Tien, SELF, 3 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

vaso(dilator) + dilation or dilatation

First Known Use

1908, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for vasodilation

• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration
• accentuation
• accommodation
• accreditation
• acculturation
• accumulation
• acetylation
• adjudication
• administration
• adulteration

Medical Definition

vasodilation

noun

va·​so·​di·​la·​tion ˌvā-zo-dī-ˈlā-shən 

variants or vasodilatation

-ˌdil-ə-ˈtā-shən  -ˌdī-lə- 

: widening of the lumen of blood vessels