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Laser-Doppler Flowmetry

Medical Definition: A method of non-invasive, continuous measurement of microcirculation. The technique is based on the values of the Doppler effect of low-power laser light scattered randomly by static structures and moving tissue particulates.
Guide Notes: measurement of Doppler eff of laser light in microcirc studies & diag; index laser velocimeters & Doppler velocimeters here with /instrum & do not coord with LASERS or DOPPLER EFFECT
Also Called: Velocimetry, Laser-Doppler
Previously Indexed: Doppler Effect (1975-1992),Lasers (1966-1992)

Laser-Doppler Flowmetry Medical Definitions and Terms

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