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rotation [rō′tā·shən] (computer science) An operation performed on data in a register of the central processing unit, in which all the bits in the register are shifted one position to the right or left, and the endmost bit, which is shifted out of the register, is carried around to the position at the opposite end of the register. (mathematics) (mechanics) Also known as rotational motion. Motion of a rigid body in which either one point is fixed, or all the points on a straight line are fixed. Angular displacement of a rigid body. The motion of a particle about a fixed point. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| OBJECTIVE To review the effect of rotational therapy (use of therapeutic surfaces that turn on their longitudinal axes) on prevention and/or treatment of respiratory complications in critically ill patients. The Visco-Elastograph is a rotorless rotational shear vulcameter with variable oscillation frequency and amplitude with an extremely fast temperature control and homogeneous temperature distribution in the closed reaction die. The new PMEcube system contains all the necessary hydraulics and pneumatics and servo-driven water pumps with high-precision rotational encoders. |
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