indicator dilution curve

indicator dilution curve
a graphic representation of the concentration of an indicator added in known quantity to the circulatory system and measured over time at a specific point in the system; the indicator is usually a dye (see dye dilution c.), radionuclide, or cold liquid (see thermodilution), and the curve is used in studies of cardiovascular function.

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