Minidrop per Second

**Semantic type:** Quantitative Concept

**Definition:** A ratio of volume per unit time expressed as a minidrop per second. A minidrop is often understood to be 1/60 ml, though there are several ratios (volume/time) commercially available as intravenous infusion kits. The size of the minidrop is dependent on the viscosity of the fluid, resistance to flow, and the type of flow (laminar vs. turbulent flow).

**Synonyms:** - minidrop per second - {minidrop}/s