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laminar air flow (laf) [lam′iner] Etymology: L, lamina, plate; Gk, aer; AS, flowan a system of circulating filtered air in parallel-flowing planes in hospitals or other health care facilities. The system reduces the risk of airborne contamination and exposure to chemical pollutants in surgical theaters, food preparation areas, hospital pharmacies, and laboratories. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The use of laminar air flow rooms for bone marrow transplant recipients has been controversial. nbsp;in smaller enclosed environments without disrupting laminar air flow. The horizontal air flow design through the entire ERGOSPEED generates a laminar air flow parallel to the wafer surface, and consequently particle contamination by turbulence is completely avoided. |
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