Hyperviscosity
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hyperviscosity is a noun meaning Increased viscosity, especially of the blood.
Meaning
Increased viscosity, especially of the blood.
Example Sentences
Whole blood viscosity is determined by hematocrit, plasma viscosity, red cell deformation, and red cell aggregation. Hyperviscosity is thought to be prevalent in neonates due to polycythemia and diminished red cell deformation. […] Blood from low birth weight and full term neonates is significantly hypoviscous when compared to that of adults. This hypoviscosity is related to low plasma viscosity due to lower plasma proteins and fibrinogen in neonates.
Word Forms
- hyperviscosities
Antonyms for hyperviscosity
Common opposites include hypoviscosity.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hypoviscosity, hypermucoviscosity, hypervolemia, hypervolaemia, hypervasculature, hydremia.
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