Vasorelaxation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-013685",
  "term": "Vasorelaxation",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The widening of blood vessels, resulting from the relaxation of the smooth muscle cells within the vessel walls. This process leads to an increase in blood flow and a decrease in blood pressure. Nitric oxide is a potent endogenous mediator of vasorelaxation, acting on vascular smooth muscle.",
  "synonyms": [
    "vasodilatation",
    "vasodilation"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "vasoconstriction"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2015, 87, 841. 'IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)' on page 915 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-0103)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/vasorelaxation/"
}