Definition

The study of how blood moves through the body and the forces that affect its flow.

Example

Doctors use hemodynamics to understand how well the heart is pumping blood.

Conversation

I just started a course on hemodynamics this semester.

That sounds interesting! What does it cover?

It's all about the forces that help blood circulate in our bodies.

Wow, that’s really cool! I didn't know there was so much to it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Hemodynamics → It is formed from "hemo-" (from Greek "haima", meaning blood) and "dynamics" (from Greek "dynamis", meaning power or force). The term refers to the forces and movements associated with blood flow in the circulatory system.

Memory Tip

Think of 'blood' ('hemo-') and the 'forces' ('dynamics') that affect how it moves through the body — that's what hemodynamics studies.

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