capillary pressure

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capillary pressure [′kap·ə‚ler·ē ‚presh·ər]

(fluid mechanics)

The difference of pressure across the interface of two immiscible fluid phases.

The pressure or adhesive force exerted by water in an enclosed space as a result of surface tension.

(physiology)

Pressure exerted by blood against capillary walls.

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