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hemoconcentration /he·mo·con·cen·tra·tion/ (-kon″sen-tra´shun) decrease of the fluid content of the blood, with increased concentration of formed elements.
hemoconcentration [-kon′səntrā′shən] Etymology: Gk, haima + L, cum, together with, centrum, center an increase in the number of red blood cells resulting from either a decrease in plasma volume or increased production of erythrocytes. Also spelled haemoconcentration. hemoconcentration [he″mo-kon″sen-tra´shun] increase in the proportion of formed elements in the blood, as a result of a decrease in its fluid content.
hemoconcentration increase in the proportion of formed elements in the blood, as a result of a decrease in its fluid content, e.g. in clinical dehydration. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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