Laser-Doppler Flowmetry
| Definition: |
A method of non-invasive, continuous measurement of microcirculation. The technique is based on the values of the Doppler effect of low-power laser light scattered randomly by static structures and moving tissue particulates. |
| Notes: |
measurement of Doppler eff of laser light in microcirc studies & diag; index laser velocimeters & Doppler velocimeters here with /instrum & do not coord with LASERS or DOPPLER EFFECT |
| Also Called: |
Velocimetry, Laser-Doppler |
| Previously Indexed: |
Doppler Effect (1975-1992),Lasers (1966-1992) |
Laser-Doppler Flowmetry Definitions and Terms
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