hyperviscosity means increased viscosity, especially of the blood. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 85 out of 100.
Etymology
By surface analysis, hyper- + viscosity, or, by surface analysis, hyperviscous + -ity.
noun
- Increased viscosity, especially of the blood.“Whole blood viscosity is determined by hematocrit, plasma viscosity, red cell deformation, and red cell aggregation. Hyperviscosity is thought to be prevalent in neonates due to polycythemia and diminished red cell deformation. […] Blood from low birth weight and full term neonates is significantly hypoviscous when compared to that of adults. This hypoviscosity is related to low plasma viscosity d”