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volume index
vol·ume in·dexan indication of the relative size (for example, volume) of erythrocytes, calculated as follows: hematocrit value, expressed as per cent of normal ÷ erythrocyte count, expressed a percentage of normal = volume index.vol·ume in·dex (vol'yūm in'deks) An indication of the relative size (e.g., volume) of erythrocytes, calculated as follows: Hematocrit value, expressed as the percentage of normal ÷ red blood cell count, expressed as percentage of normal = volume index. Volume Index
Volume IndexAn index that measures the aggregate production of a given set of goods and services over a period of time. For example, a volume index may measure changes in the amount of refined oil, corn and automobiles. A volume index may be an indicator of an economy's direction. That is, if production is falling, it may portend an economic downturn.AcronymsSeeVI |