[1895–1900; vaso- + dilatation]This word is first recorded in the period 1895–1900. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: Marxism, apothecaries' measure, backwind, hit-and-run, slapstickvaso- is a combining form meaning “vessel,” used in the formation of compound words. Otherwords that use the affix vaso- include: vasoconstriction, vasodilator, vasoinhibitor, vasomotor, vasotonic
Examples of 'vasodilatation' in a sentence
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Endothelial function was evaluated by flow-mediated vasodilatation of the brachial artery via ultrasonograhic examination.
Murat Ziyrek, Sinan Şahin, Zeydin Acar, Onur Şen 2015, 'The Relationship between Proliferative Scars and Endothelial Function in SurgicallyRevascularized Patients', Balkan Medical Journalhttp://balkanmedicaljournal.org/text.php?lang=en&id=187. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Blood circulatory system showed vasodilatation of the secondary lamellae and aneurysms.
Stela Stoyanova, Vesela Slavcheva Yancheva, Iliana Velcheva, Ekaterina Uchikova, ElenkaGeorgieva 2015, 'Histological Alterations in Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio Linnaeus, 1758) Gills asPotential Biomarkers for Fungicide Contamination', Brazilian Archives of Biology and Technologyhttp://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1516-89132015000500757&lng=en&tlng=en. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Increase in endothelium dependent vasodilatation was noted after mildronate treatment.
I. V. Sergienko, V. V. Kukharchuk, S. A. Gabrusenko, V. V. Malakhov, V. P. Masenko,M. I. Tripoten, T. V. Balahonova 2015, 'THE ASSESSMENT OF EFFECTS OF COMBINED THERAPY WITH MILDRONATE ON LIPID PROFILE, INFLAMMATORYFACTORS AND ENDOTHELIUM FUNCTION IN PATIENTS WITH ISCHEMIC HEART DISEASE', Racionalʹnaâ Farmakoterapiâ v Kardiologiihttp://www.rpcardio.ru/jour/article/view/452. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Precapillary vasodilatation, intrapulmonary angiogenesis and hyperdynamic circulation lead to arteriovenous shunting and reduced gas diffusion.
Yu. O. Malinovskaya, D. Dzhiner, E. N. Ostroumov, Ya. G. Moysyuk 2017, 'Hepatopulmonary syndrome and liver transplantation: the review and a case report',Transplantologiâhttps://www.jtransplantologiya.ru/jour/article/view/151. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
The endothelium-dependent vasodilatation was evaluated by relaxation of aortic rings in response to acetylcholine.
Guo-Qiang Yuan, Song Gao, Yong-Jian Geng, Yao-Ping Tang, Min-Juan Zheng, Harnath SShelat, Scott Collins, Han-Jing Wu, Yi-Ling Wu 2018, 'Tongxinluo Improves Apolipoprotein E-Deficient Mouse Heart Function', Chinese Medical Journalhttp://www.cmj.org/article.asp?issn=0366-6999;year=2018;volume=131;issue=5;spage=544;epage=552;aulast=Yuan. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Endothelialindependent vasodilatation was measured after sublingual nitroglycerine.
Hakan Tezcan, Dilek Yavuz, Ahmet Toprak, Ihsan Akpmar, Mehmet Koç, Oguzhan Deyneli,Sema Akalm 2003, 'Effect of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibition on endothelial function and insulinsensitivity in hypertensive patients', Journal of the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone Systemhttps://doi.org/10.3317/jraas.2003.012. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
The percentage of vasodilatation with respect to the basal value represents the endothelial functional capacity.
Vilariño Jorge O, Nordaby Roberto A, Esper Ricardo J, Paragano Antonio, CacharrónJosé L, Machado Rogelio A 2006, 'Endothelial dysfunction: a comprehensive appraisal', Cardiovascular Diabetologyhttp://www.cardiab.com/content/5/1/4. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Pulse pressure was positively correlated to the total endothelial vasodilatation in patients.
Morten K Borg, Per Ivarsen, Emil Brøndum, Johan V Povlsen, Christian Aalkjær 2014, 'Hemodynamics and function of resistance arteries in healthy persons and end stagerenal disease patients.', PLoS ONEhttp://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3983241?pdf=render. Retrieved from PLOS CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)