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English
Etymology
Named after Swedish scientist Robin Fåhræus.
Noun
Fåhræus effect (plural Fåhræus effects)
- (physiology) The decrease in average concentration of red blood cells in human blood as the diameter of the glass tube in which it is flowing decreases.
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