blood volume
Britishnoun
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"We believe the reduced BBMs in obese individuals was due to dilution from the higher blood volume," said study lead author Soheil Mohammadi, M.D.,
From Science Daily • Dec. 10, 2025
When you have a lower blood volume, your blood vessels don't expand as much as they normally would – ultimately lowering blood pressure.
From Salon • Jan. 21, 2025
In microgravity, however, the blood volume above your neck will most likely still be too high, at least for a while.
From New York Times • Nov. 12, 2023
For one thing, blood volume increases during pregnancy because the body is working overtime to supply the fetus with the oxygen and nutrients it needs to develop.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 6, 2023
A greater blood volume is therefore necessary in order that the organs may receive their quota of blood.
From Arteriosclerosis and Hypertension: with Chapters on Blood Pressure, 3rd Edition. by Warfield, Louis Marshall
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