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microcirculation

American  
[mahy-kroh-sur-kyuh-lay-shuhn] / ˌmaɪ kroʊˌsɜr kjəˈleɪ ʃən /

noun

  1. the movement of blood through the arterioles, capillaries, and venules.


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Etymology

Origin of microcirculation

First recorded in 1955–60; micro- + circulation


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Lee pointed to small studies suggesting vibration might improve microcirculation and skin temperature temporarily.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 9, 2025

Flow through capillaries is often described as microcirculation.

From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013

The excess lymph, which causes the tinnitus and dizziness, can be dissipated by restoring this "microcirculation."

From Time Magazine Archive

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