Microcirculation
| Medical Definition: |
The circulation of the BLOOD through the microvascular network lying between the ARTERIOLES and VENULES. This network includes CAPILLARIES, metarterioles, and ARTERIOVENOUS ANASTOMOSES; and the flow of blood through this network. |
| Guide Notes: |
IM GEN only; NIM as coord with specific organ /blood supply; not for lymphatic microcirc ( = LYMPHATIC SYSTEM /physiol); Manual 21.5; DF: MICROCIRC |
| Previously Indexed: |
Blood Circulation (1966-1969),Capillaries (1966-1969) |
Microcirculation Categories.
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Arteriovenous Anastomosis - A vessel that directly interconnects an artery and a vein, and that acts as a shunt to bypass the capillary bed. Not to be confused with surgical anastomosis, nor with arteriovenous fistula. |
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Capillaries - The minute vessels that connect the arterioles and venules. |
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Venules - The minute vessels that collect blood from the capillary plexuses and join together to form veins. |
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