WK in Medicine Meaning

The WK meaning in Medicine terms is "Windkessel". There are 2 related meanings of the WK Medicine abbreviation.

WK on Medicine Full Forms

  1. Windkessel Physiology term based on the technical pressure W., A container with a constant volume of air in pressure lines, in which the periodically compressed air expands again when the pressure drops due to the elasticity and converts the discontinuous flow into a continuous one; E.g. all of the arteries of the elastic type which, due to their great elasticity, perform an Windkessel function; the central W. is the aorta, supported by its large branches.
  2. Wilson-Kimmelstiel

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  1. What does WK stand for Medicine?

    WK stands for Wilson-Kimmelstiel in Medicine terms.

  2. What is the shortened form of Windkessel in Medicine?

    The short form of "Windkessel" is WK for Medicine.

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