Blodflödets
Blodflödets is a Swedish term used to denote the flow of blood through the circulatory system. In everyday medical language the more common noun is blodflöde, while blodflödets appears mainly in possessive phrases or headings, such as blodflödets reglering (the regulation of blood flow) or blodflödets variabilitet (the variability of blood flow).
Etymology and usage: The word combines blod, blood, with flöde, flow. The possessive form -ets marks a
Physiology: Blood flow is produced by the heart’s pumping action and is opposed by vascular resistance. It
Clinical relevance: Abnormal blodflödets can indicate or contribute to disease. Reduced flow (ischemia or hypoperfusion) may
See also: blodflöde, hemodynamics, perfusion, circulation, cardiovascular physiology.