Malperfusion

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Any incorrect or unusual form of perfusion (blood flow), usually with reference to reduced perfusion rather than to hyperemia. uncountable, usually

    "Although statistically not significant, the TFD tended to be longer in patients with coronary malperfusion and CHF. The TFD was also somewhat longer in groups without any complications, PAO, shock, or consciousness disturbance."

Example

More examples

"Although statistically not significant, the TFD tended to be longer in patients with coronary malperfusion and CHF. The TFD was also somewhat longer in groups without any complications, PAO, shock, or consciousness disturbance."

Etymology

From mal- + perfusion or mal- + perfuse + -ion.

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