Search Ontology:
GO: Biological Process

negative regulation of smooth muscle contraction

Term ID
GO:0045986
Synonyms
  • down regulation of smooth muscle contraction
  • down-regulation of smooth muscle contraction
  • downregulation of smooth muscle contraction
  • inhibition of smooth muscle contraction
  • smooth muscle relaxation
Definition
Any process that stops, prevents, or reduces the frequency, rate or extent of smooth muscle contraction.
References
Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
Relationships
is a type of
has subtype
negatively regulates
Phenotype
Phenotype caused by Genes