VISCOSITY: ITS BIOPHYSICAL SIGNIFICANCE AND APPLICATIONS IN MEDICINE
Keywords:
viscosity, blood rheology, biophysics, hemodynamics, diagnosticsAbstract
Viscosity is a fundamental physical property that characterizes a fluid’s resistance to flow and deformation. In medical biophysics, viscosity plays a crucial role in understanding blood rheology, tissue perfusion, cellular mechanics, and diagnostic processes. This article presents an IMRAD-structured review of viscosity, covering its theoretical background, measurement methods, biomedical relevance, clinical implications, and modern technological approaches. Emphasis is placed on blood viscosity as a key determinant of microcirculation, cardiovascular health, and disease diagnostics.
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