| short-scale c. |
a reduced range of grays on a radiograph, which favors visual differentiation of image densities produced by objects or object components with relatively comparable structural features.
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| short-term m. |
memory that is lost within a brief period (from a few seconds to a maximum of about 30 minutes) unless reinforced.
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| shortening c. |
a muscle contraction in which the ends of the muscle move closer together, as when a flexed limb is extended. Called also concentric c.
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| shortening r. |
the shortening that succeeds the lengthening reaction when a limb is brought back into the extended position.
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| short back board |
A flat board, approx. 3 ft long and 2 ft wide, often made of laminated wood or plastic that is used to immobilize a seated patient with a mechanism for a potential neck or back injury. This device is used in combination with a c
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