Erythrocyte Deformability

Ability of ERYTHROCYTES to change shape as they pass through narrow spaces, such as the microvasculature.

Year introduced: 1985

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Tree Number(s): G09.188.370.249

MeSH Unique ID: D004907

Entry Terms:

• Deformability, Erythrocyte
• Erythrocyte Filterability
• Filterability, Erythrocyte

Previous Indexing:

• Erythrocytes (1966-1984)
• Erythrocytes, Abnormal (1968-1984)

See Also:

• Hemorheology

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Circulatory and Respiratory Physiological Phenomena
Blood Physiological Phenomena
Hemorheology
Erythrocyte Deformability