deformability


deformability

 [de-form″ah-bil´ĭ-te] the ability of cells to change shape as they pass through narrow spaces, such as erythrocytes passing through the microvasculature.

de·form·a·bi·li·ty

(dē-fōrm'ă-bil'i-tē), The ability of cells, such as erythrocytes, to change shape as they pass through narrow spaces, such as the microvasculature.