microcirculation

noun mi·cro·cir·cu·la·tion \ˌmī-krō-ˌsər-kyə-ˈlā-shən\

Definition of MICROCIRCULATION

: blood circulation in the microvascular system; also : the microvascular system itself

— mi·cro·cir·cu·la·to·ry \-ˈsər-kyə-lə-ˌtȯr-ē\ adjective

1955

Medical Dictionary

noun mi·cro·cir·cu·la·tion \ˈmī-krō-ˌsər-kyə-ˈlā-shən\

: blood circulation in the microvascular system; also : the microvascular system itself

—mi·cro·cir·cu·la·to·ry \ˌmī-krō-ˈsər-kyə-lə-ˌtōr-ē, -ˌtȯr-\ adjective

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