Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun The flow of blood or lymph through the smallest vessels of the body, as the venules, capillaries, and arterioles.
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- noun The
flow ofblood through the smallestvessels such asarterioles ,capillaries andvenules
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Examples
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The same chemical reaction that opens the phallic valves may also improve "microcirculation" under the skin, increasing blood flow and keeping cell membranes taut.
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That means improving microcirculation to the disks by avoiding obesity, smoking and diabetes, a trio I've come to regard as the three horseman of the health apocalypse.
Mel Walsh: Growing Down: What to Do About Height Loss Mel Walsh 2011
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That means improving microcirculation to the disks by avoiding obesity, smoking and diabetes, a trio I've come to regard as the three horseman of the health apocalypse.
Mel Walsh: Growing Down: What to Do About Height Loss Mel Walsh 2011
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Smoothes the skin, tightens the pores, and provides an instant burst of radiance, as it stimulates microcirculation.
French Word-A-Day: 2008
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Smoothes the skin, tightens the pores, and provides an instant burst of radiance, as it stimulates microcirculation.
French Word-A-Day: 2008
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The antioxidant also improves microcirculation of tiny skin capillaries which help support better oxygen, nutrient and hydration supplies to the skin.
Sun and Tanning 2010
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The antioxidant also improves microcirculation of tiny skin capillaries which help support better oxygen, nutrient and hydration supplies to the skin.
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Next, he performed a fluorescein angiogram test, which examines the microcirculation and integrity of the retinal blood vessels at the back of the eye.
The Doctor is In MD Travis L. Stork 2010
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It also enhances microcirculation in parts of the brain.3 Unless dopamine becomes really excessive, your anxiety may improve if you gently boost your dopamine levels.
The Chemistry of Calm M.D. Henry Emmons 2010
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Next, he performed a fluorescein angiogram test, which examines the microcirculation and integrity of the retinal blood vessels at the back of the eye.
The Doctor is In MD Travis L. Stork 2010
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