| settling tank |
A holding area for wastewater, where heavier particles sink to the bottom for removal and disposal.
Ãâó: www.sbeach.navy.mil/Programs/Environmental/IR/Read...
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| set |
science, engineering and technology
Ãâó: www.royalsoc.ac.uk/glossary.asp
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| set point weight |
The concept that body weight is controlled by the central nervous system and set at a certain value; the value is more or less stable until something occurs to alter it. An example of resetting of the set point occurs in persons
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| set sensitivity |
In mechanical ventilation, the inspiratory pressure at which the patient's respiratory effort triggers a breath from the ventilator.
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| set test |
A global (i.e., holistic) test of a patient's ability to make categories. It demonstrates motivation, alertness, concentration, short-term memory, and problem solving. The patient is asked to name 10 items in each of four groups: fruits
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