CAPILLAROSCOPY
\kˌapɪlɐɹˈɒskəpɪ], \kˌapɪlɐɹˈɒskəpɪ], \k_ˌa_p_ɪ_l_ɐ_ɹ_ˈɒ_s_k_ə_p_ɪ]\
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The noninvasive microscopic examination of the microcirculation, commonly done in the nailbed or conjunctiva. In addition to the capillaries themselves, observations can be made of passing blood cells or intravenously injected substances. This is not the same as endoscopic examination of blood vessels (ANGIOSCOPY).
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