hemodynamics

hemodynamics
The study of the dynamics of the blood circulation. [hemo- + G. dynamis, power]

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he·mo·dy·nam·ics or chiefly Brit hae·mo·dy·nam·ics -iks n pl but sing or pl in constr
1) a branch of physiology that deals with the circulation of the blood
2 a) the forces or mechanisms involved in circulation (as of a particular body part) <renal \hemodynamics>
b) hemodynamic effect (as of a drug)

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he·mo·dy·nam·ics (he″mo-di-namґiks) the study of the movements of the blood and of the forces concerned therein.

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