Hemadynamics

/ˌhɛməˌdaɪˈnæmɪks/ noun

Definition

The study of the forces and physical laws governing blood flow and circulation in the body.

Etymology

From hemo- (blood) plus dynamics (the study of forces and motion). It's the scientific field that applies physics to understand how blood moves through vessels.

Kelly Says

Hemadynamics explains why your veins collapse when you raise your arm but your arteries don't—it's all about pressure, resistance, and the physics of fluid in tubes!

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