Term Name:	negative regulation of smooth muscle contraction
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.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0045986] QuickGO AmiGO

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is a type of:	biological regulation negative regulation of muscle contraction regulation of smooth muscle contraction
has subtype:	negative regulation of gastro-intestinal system smooth muscle contraction negative regulation of hindgut contraction negative regulation of smooth muscle contraction involved in micturition negative regulation of uterine smooth muscle contraction negative regulation of vascular associated smooth muscle contraction relaxation of vascular associated smooth muscle smooth muscle relaxation of the bladder outlet
negatively regulates:	smooth muscle contraction