NIH MeSH · D002200Phenomena and Processes
Capillary Resistance
Also known asCapillary Resistances · Resistance, Capillary · Resistances, Capillary
Definition
The vascular resistance to the flow of BLOOD through the CAPILLARIES portions of the peripheral vascular bed.
MeSH classification
- G09.330.380.921.327
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What does Capillary Resistance mean in medicine?
The vascular resistance to the flow of BLOOD through the CAPILLARIES portions of the peripheral vascular bed. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Capillary Resistance known by any other names?
Yes. Capillary Resistance is also referred to as Capillary Resistances, Resistance, Capillary, Resistances, Capillary in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Capillary Resistance sit in the medical classification?
Capillary Resistance falls under the broader medical category "Phenomena and Processes" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: G09.330.380.921.327). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D002200) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗