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vasodilation vs dilation

dilation vs vasodilation

vasodilation and dilation both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
vasodilation Yes No No No
dilation Yes No No No
As nouns, dilation is a hypernym of vasodilation; that is, dilation is a word with a broader meaning than vasodilation:
  • vasodilation: dilation of blood vessels (especially the arteries)
  • dilation: the act of expanding an aperture
Other hypernyms of vasodilation include dilatation.
vasodilation (noun) dilation (noun)
dilation of blood vessels (especially the arteries) the act of expanding an aperture
a lengthy discussion (spoken or written) on a particular topic
Difference between vasodilation and dilation

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