Medical Definition of Sluggish layer

1. The layer of the bloodstream in the capillary vessels, next to the wall of the vessel, that flows slowly and transports the white blood cells along the layer wall, while in the centre the flow is rapid and transports the red blood cells. Synonym: plasma layer, Poiseuille's space, sluggish layer. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Sluggish Layer

slugfest
slugfests
sluggard
sluggardly
sluggardness
sluggardnesses
sluggards
slugged
slugger
sluggers
slugging
sluggish
sluggishly
sluggishness
sluggishnesses
sluggish layer (current term)
slughorn
slughorns
slugs
slugworm
sluice
sluice
sluiced
sluicegate
sluices
sluiceway
sluiceway
sluiceways
sluice down
sluice valve

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