maximum velocity

maximum velocity definition - medical

maximum velocity

noun
  1. The maximum rate of an enzymatic reaction that can be achieved by progressively increasing the substrate concentration.
  2. The maximum initial rate of shortening of a myocardial fiber that can be obtained under zero load. Used to evaluate the contractility of the fiber.

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