Hemodynamics: meaning, definitions and examples
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hemodynamics
[ ˌhiːməʊdaɪˈnæmɪks ]
medical
The study of the forces involved in the circulation of blood within the body, especially the physics of blood flow through the arteries and veins.
Synonyms
blood flow dynamics, circulatory dynamics
Examples of usage
- Understanding hemodynamics is crucial for diagnosing and treating cardiovascular diseases.
- Doctors use hemodynamic measurements to assess the functioning of the heart.
Translations
Translations of the word "hemodynamics" in other languages:
🇵🇹 hemodinâmica
🇮🇳 हेमोडायनामिक्स
🇩🇪 Hämodynamik
🇮🇩 hemodinamik
🇺🇦 гемодинаміка
🇵🇱 hemodynamika
🇯🇵 血行動態 (けっこうどうたい)
🇫🇷 hémodynamique
🇪🇸 hemodinámica
🇹🇷 hemodinami
🇰🇷 혈액역학 (혈류동태)
🇸🇦 ديناميكا الدم
🇨🇿 hemodynamika
🇸🇰 hemodynamika
🇨🇳 血液动力学 (xuèyè dònglìxué)
🇸🇮 hemodinamika
🇮🇸 hemodynamik
🇰🇿 гемодинамика
🇬🇪 ჰემოდინამიკა
🇦🇿 hemodinamika
🇲🇽 hemodinámica
Word origin
The term 'hemodynamics' originated from the Greek words 'haima' meaning blood and 'dynamis' meaning power. It was first used in the medical field in the early 20th century to describe the study of blood circulation dynamics. Hemodynamics plays a crucial role in understanding various cardiovascular conditions and is essential in the field of medicine.