Search Ontology:
GO: Biological Process

vasodilation involved in acute inflammatory response

Term ID
GO:0002527
Synonyms
  • vasodilation during acute inflammatory response
Definition
An increase in the internal diameter of blood vessels, especially arterioles or capillaries, usually resulting in a decrease in blood pressure contributing to an acute inflammatory response.
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