Diffusion In Medical Terms

Diffusion | definition of diffusion by Medical dictionary

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diffusion [ dĭ-fu´zhun] 1. the state or process of being widely spread. 2. the spontaneous mixing of the molecules or ions of two or more substances resulting from random thermal motion; its rate is proportional to the concentrations of the substances and it increases …

3.3A: Diffusion - Medicine LibreTexts

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diffusion: The passive movement of a solute across a permeable membrane concentration gradient: A concentration gradient is present when a membrane separates …

Diffusion Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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Medical Definition diffusion noun dif· fu· sion dif-ˈyü-zhən 1 : the process whereby particles of liquids, gases, or solids intermingle as the result of their spontaneous …

Diffusion - Definition, Examples and Types | Biology …

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Diffusing Capacity of the Lungs: Uses and Results

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Diffusing capacity is a measure of how well oxygen and carbon dioxide are transferred (diffused) between the lungs and the blood, and can be a useful test …

Respiration: Ventilation, Diffusion and …

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Diffusion is the process whereby gases move from an area of high pressure to low pressure. This includes during - Internal respiration - this is the movement in the internal …

Diffusion | Definition & Examples | Britannica

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diffusion, process resulting from random motion of molecules by which there is a net flow of matter from a region of high concentration to a region of low concentration. A …

What Is Diffusion? - Definition, Types

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Diffusion is widely used in various fields such as biology, physics, chemistry, etc. Diffusion can be classified into two main types: Simple diffusion and facilitated diffusion. …

Difference Between Perfusion and Diffusion

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Perfusion is the phenomena where a fluid flows through the circulatory system or the lymphatic system to an organ or a tissue. Normally it is described …

Diffusing Capacity Of The Lungs For …

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As a consequence, the diffusion of gas across the alveolar membrane increases with: Increased surface area of the membrane (A) Increased alveolar …