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Pulsatile Flow

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Definition: Rhythmic, intermittent propagation of a fluid through a BLOOD VESSEL or piping system, in contrast to constant, smooth propagation, which produces laminar flow.  hematologic or non-hematologic application   
See Also Blood Circulation
Other names Perfusion, Pulsatile; Flow, Pulsating; Pulsating Flows; Pulsating Flow; Pulsatile Perfusions; Pulsatile Perfusion; Pulsatile Flows; Perfusions, Pulsatile; Flows, Pulsating; Flows, Pulsatile; Flow, Pulsatile

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