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Definition
: The study of the deformation and flow of matter, usually liquids or fluids, and of the plastic flow of solids. The concept covers consistency, dilatancy, liquefaction, resistance to flow, shearing, thixotrophy, and VISCOSITY.
for non-plethysmographic rheography: for plethysmographic rheology, index under PLETHYSMOGRAPHY or its specifics
See Also
Microfluidics
Examples
Hemorheology
;
Laser-Doppler Flowmetry
;
Lubrication
;
Microfluidics
Other names
Velocimetry; Flowmetry; Velocimetries