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microcirculation

  (mī'krō-sûr-kyə-lā'shən)

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The flow of blood or lymph through the smallest vessels of the body, as the venules, capillaries, and arterioles.

The flow of blood throughout the system of smaller vessels of the body, particularly the capillaries.

The flow of blood through arterioles, capillaries, and venules of an organ or a body-part.

The flow of blood through the fine vessels (arterioles, capillaries and venules).

The microcirculation is the blood flow through blood vessels smaller than 100 µm (i.e. arterioles, capillaries, and venules). The main functions of the microcirculation are transporting blood cells and substances to/from the tissues, and as body coolant in thermoregulation processes. It also contributes to tissues color and stiffness.

External links

• Microcirculation at eMedicine Dictionary

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