fåhræus effect

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What does fåhræus effect mean?

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.

Where does fåhræus effect come from?

Named after Swedish scientist Robin Fåhræus.

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