Rheology
| Definition: |
The study of the deformation and flow of matter, usually liquids or fluids, and of the plastic flow of solids. The concept covers consistency, dilatancy, liquefaction, resistance to flow, shearing, thixotrophy, and VISCOSITY. |
| Notes: |
usually NIM coord with no qualif; for non-plethysmographic rheography: for plethysmographic rheology, index under PLETHYSMOGRAPHY or its specifics; DF: RHEOL |
| Also Called: |
Flowmetry,Velocimetry |
Rheology Categories.
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Hemorheology - The study of the flow of BLOOD in relation to the pressures, flow, volumes, and resistances in BLOOD VESSELS; in macroscopic, microscopic, and submicroscopic dimensions. |
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Microfluidics - The study of fluid channels and chambers of tiny dimensions of tens to hundreds of micrometers and volumes of nanoliters or picoliters. This is of interest in biological MICROCIRCULATION and used in MICROCHEMISTRY and INVESTIGATIVE TECHNIQUES. |
Rheology Definitions and Terms
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