| short-stay unit |
An inpatient setting where patients are kept for observation or monitoring for several hours (e.g., after minor surgery or as part of a diagnostic study).
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| short-wave diathermy |
Diathermy using wavelengths of 3 to 30 m.
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| short circuit |
A situation that occurs when hot and neutral wires come in contact with each other. Fuses and circuit breakers protect against fire that could result from a short.
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| short circuit |
A fault or defect in a winding causing part of the normal electrical circuit to be bypassed, frequently resulting in overheating of the winding and burnout.
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| short circuit |
A condition created when two bared conductors come in contact causing the current from one to be grounded before achieving the designed task.
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