Medical Fluid Dynamics

2 words in this vocabulary list

noun the flowing back of the tide from high to low water

conjunction used to connect two related ideas or actions

  • The phenomenon of flux and reflux is a common occurrence in tidal movements.
  • The tide goes in and out in a constant flux and reflux.
  • The waves are doing their thing with all that flux and reflux stuff.
  • In life, we often experience a flux and reflux of emotions as we navigate through different situations.

noun the state of being thick, sticky, and semifluid in consistency, due to internal friction

  • The viscosity of the liquid is directly related to its resistance to flow.
  • The thicker the liquid, the harder it is to pour - that's viscosity for you.
  • Man, this syrup has such high viscosity, it's like pouring molasses!
  • The viscosity of bureaucracy can slow down even the simplest of tasks.