Outflow
Outflow
Outflow (/ˈaʊtˌfloʊ/) refers to the process or act of flowing out. In a medical context, it often refers to the movement of fluids or substances from an organ or body part.
Etymology
The term "outflow" is derived from the English words "out" and "flow", which literally means to flow out. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century.
Medical Context
In the field of medicine, outflow is often used to describe the movement of blood or other fluids from a particular part of the body. For example, the venous outflow refers to the flow of blood from the tissues back to the heart through the veins. Similarly, the urinary outflow refers to the flow of urine from the kidneys to the bladder and then out of the body.
Outflow can also refer to the movement of substances from a cell or organ. For instance, the hormonal outflow refers to the release of hormones from a gland into the bloodstream.
Related Terms
- Inflow: The process or act of flowing in. In a medical context, it often refers to the movement of fluids or substances into an organ or body part.
- Blood flow: The continuous circulation of blood in the cardiovascular system.
- Venous return: The rate of blood flow back to the heart.
- Urinary system: The organ system that produces, stores, and eliminates urine.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Outflow
- Wikipedia's article - Outflow
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