| interocclusal distance | The vertical distance between the opposing occlusal surfaces, assuming rest relation unless otherwise designated. Synonym: interocclusal rest space. Synonym: freeway space. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| interpupillary distance | <microscopy, ophthalmology> The distance between the centres of the pupils of the eye. The binocular microscope tube must be adjustable for this distance. (05 Aug 1998) |
| interridge distance | The vertical distance between the maxillary and mandibular arches under conditions of vertical dimensions which must be specified, the vertical distance between maxillary and mandibular ridges. Synonym: interalveolar space, interridge distance. (05 Mar 2000) |
| evolutionary distance | <botany> In phylogenetic trees, the sum of the physical distance on a tree separating organisms, this distance is inversely proportional to evolutionary relatedness. (09 Oct 1997) |
| focal distance | The distance from the centre of a lens to its focus. (05 Mar 2000) |
| large interarch distance | A large distance between the maxillary and mandibular arches; may also imply an excessive vertical dimension. Synonym: open bite. (05 Mar 2000) |
| area health education centres | Education centres authorised by the comprehensive health manpower training act, 1971, for the training of health personnel in areas where health needs are the greatest. May be used for centres other than those established by the united states act. (12 Dec 1998) |
| patient education | The teaching or training of patients concerning their own health needs. (12 Dec 1998) |
| vocational education | Education for specific trades or occupations. (12 Dec 1998) |
| physical education and training | Instructional programs in the care and development of the body, often in schools. The concept does not include prescribed exercises, which is exercise therapy. (12 Dec 1998) |
| competency-based education | Educational programs designed to ensure that students attain prespecified levels of competence in a given field or training activity. Emphasis is on achievement or specified objectives. (12 Dec 1998) |
| health education | Education that increases the awareness and favourably influences the attitudes and knowledge relating to the improvement of health on a personal or community basis. (12 Dec 1998) |
| health education, dental | Education which increases the awareness and favourably influences the attitudes and knowledge relating to the improvement of dental health on a personal or community basis. (12 Dec 1998) |
| sex education | Education which increases the knowledge of the functional, structural, and behavioural aspects of human reproduction. (12 Dec 1998) |
| nursing education research | Investigations into the problems of integrating research findings into nursing curricula, developing problem solving skills, finding approaches to clinical teaching, determining the level of practice by graduates from different basic preparations, etc. (12 Dec 1998) |