| prosthesis fitting | The fitting and adjusting of artificial parts of the body. (12 Dec 1998) |
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| other-directed | Pertaining to a person readily influenced by the attitudes of others. (05 Mar 2000) |
| transferases (other substituted phosphate groups) | <enzyme> A class of enzymes that transfers substituted phosphate groups. Registry number: EC 2.7.8 (12 Dec 1998) |
| adjustment | 1. The act of adjusting, or condition of being adjusted; act of bringing into proper relations; regulation. "Success depends on the nicest and minutest adjustment of the parts concerned." (Paley) 2. Settlement of claims; an equitable arrangement of conflicting claims, as in set-off, contribution, exoneration, subrogation, and marshaling. 3. The operation of bringing all the parts of an instrument, as a microscope or telescope, into their proper relative position for use; the condition of being thus adjusted; as, to get a good adjustment; to be in or out of adjustment. Synonym: Suiting, fitting, arrangement, regulation, settlement, adaptation, disposition. Origin: Cf. F. Ajustement. See Adjust. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| adjustment disorders | Maladaptive reactions to identifiable psychosocial stressors occurring within a short time after onset of the stressor. They are manifested by either impairment in social or occupational functioning or by symptoms (depression, anxiety, etc.) that are in excess of a normal and expected reaction to the stressor. (12 Dec 1998) |
| social adjustment | Those types of relationships which involve the accommodation of the individual to circumstances in his social environment for the satisfaction of his needs or motives. (12 Dec 1998) |
| occlusal adjustment | Selective grinding of occlusal surfaces of the teeth in an effort to eliminate premature contacts and occlusal interferences; to establish optimal masticatory effectiveness, stable occlusal relationships, direction of main occlusal forces, and efficient multidirectional patterns, to improve functional relations and to induce physiologic stimulation of the masticatory system; to eliminate occlusal trauma; to eliminate abnormal muscle tension; to aid in the stabilization of orthodontic results; to treat peridontal and temporomandibular joint problems; and in restorative procedures. (12 Dec 1998) |
| respiratory protective devices | Respirators to protect individuals from breathing air contaminated with harmful dusts, fogs, fumes, mists, gases, smokes, sprays, or vapors. (12 Dec 1998) |
| computer storage devices | Devices capable of receiving data, retaining data for an indefinite or finite period of time, and supplying data upon demand. (12 Dec 1998) |
| contraceptive devices | Devices that diminish the likelihood of or prevent conception. (12 Dec 1998) |
| contraceptive devices, female | Contraceptive devices used by females. (12 Dec 1998) |
| contraceptive devices, male | Contraceptive devices used by males. (12 Dec 1998) |
| head protective devices | Personal devices for protection of heads from impact, penetration from falling and flying objects, and from limited electric shock and burn. (12 Dec 1998) |
| heart-assist devices | Small pumps, often implantable, designed for temporarily assisting the heart, usually the left ventricle, to pump blood; they consist of a pumping chamber and a power source, which may be partially or totally external to the body and activated by electromagnetic motors; the devices are used after myocardial infarction or to wean the repaired heart from the heart-lung machine after open-heart surgery. (12 Dec 1998) |
| protective devices | Devices designed to provide personal protection against injury to individuals exposed to hazards in industry, sports, aviation, or daily activities. (12 Dec 1998) |