Search Ontology:
GO: Biological Process

relaxation of smooth muscle

Term ID
GO:0044557
Synonyms
Definition
A process in which the extent of smooth muscle contraction is reduced. Smooth muscle differs from striated muscle in the much higher actin/myosin ratio, the absence of conspicuous sarcomeres and the ability to contract to a much smaller fraction of its resting length.
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Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
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