Hemadynamic

/ˌhɛməˌdaɪˈnæmɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to the forces and movements of blood flow and circulation in the body.

Etymology

From hemo- (blood) plus dynamic (relating to forces and motion, from Greek dynamis). The term emerged in 19th-century medical science to describe blood movement as a physical force.

Kelly Says

Hemadynamic is crucial in modern medicine—it explains why strokes happen, how high blood pressure damages organs, and why heart disease is so deadly.

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