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laminar air flow

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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.


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