vasodepression

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noun

Loss of muscle tone in the tunica media of blood vessel walls, resulting in vasodilation and thus the lowering of blood pressure.

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Meanings

nounvasodepression (uncountable)
  1. uncountableLoss of muscle tone in the tunica media of blood vessel walls, resulting in vasodilation and thus the lowering of blood pressure.

Origin

From vaso- + depression.

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APA

vasodepression. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/vasodepression

MLA

“vasodepression.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/vasodepression. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “vasodepression,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/vasodepression.

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