Term Name:	relaxation of smooth muscle
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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.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0044557]    QuickGO    AmiGO