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tension 1. Physics a force that tends to produce an elongation of a body or structure 2. Physics voltage, electromotive force, or potential difference 3. a device for regulating the tension in a part, string, thread, etc., as in a sewing machine tension [′ten·chən] (mechanics) The condition of a string, wire, or rod that is stretched between two points. The force exerted by the stretched object on a support. (mechanical engineering) A device on a textile manufacturing machine or a sewing machine that regulates the tautness and the movement of the thread or the fabric. Also known as tension device. 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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Thus, by using different power settings and blade surfaces and by varying the tissue tension, surgeons can take advantage of the versatility of this instrument to achieve optimal ablation and hemostasis. According to our results, while sitting for a given period of time, individuals with hypolordotic lumbar postures will sit farther from their NZs (increasing the calculated posterior tissue tension [strain]) than those with hyperlordotic lumbar postures. Figure 1 in the article "An Examination of the Selective Tissue Tension Scheme, With Evidence for the Concept of a Capsular Pattern of the Knee" by Fritz et al (October 1998) contained some incorrect information. |
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