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occlusion [ə′klü·zhən] (anatomy) The relationship of the masticatory surfaces of the maxillary teeth to the masticatory surfaces of the mandibular teeth when the jaws are closed. (computer science) In computer vision, the obstruction of a view. (engineering) The retention of undissolved gas in a solid during solidification. (medicine) A closing or shutting up. (meteorology) (physics) Adhesion of gas or liquid on a solid mass, or the trapping of a gas or liquid within a mass. (physiology) The deficit in muscular tension when two afferent nerves that share certain motor neurons in the central nervous system are stimulated simultaneously, as compared to the sum of tensions when the two nerves are stimulated separately. 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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Studies of TENS frequently use laser Doppler flowmetry (LDF) (8) and venous occlusion plethysmography (9) to measure blood flow changes in skin and volume changes in a limb segment, respectively. The varied clinical manifestations associated with antiphospholipid syndrome may include arterial or venous occlusion, hematologic, cutaneous, nonthrombotic neurologic, renal or cardiac manifestations, avascular necrosis, obstetric complications, or an acute syndrome of multiorgan thrombosis called "catastrophic antiphospholipid syndrome. 1) EKOS Ultrasound Accelerated Thrombolysis with Lytic Bolus for Resolution of Arterial and Venous Occlusions (BRAVO) |
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