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extracorporeal circulation

Used for:

cross circulation

See for:

ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation)

See for:

ex vivo perfusion

See for:

extracorporeal membrane oxygenation

Broader Terms:

circulatory assist

Narrower Terms:

isolation perfusion

Related Terms:

blood oxygenator

Scope Note:

diversion of blood flow through a circuit located outside the body but continuous with the bodily circulation; do not confuse with PERFUSION; for mechanical oxygenation of the blood that is frequently used in conjunction with extracorporeal circulation use BLOOD OXYGENATOR.

Term Number:

0579-7322


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