| ARIS | auto-regulated inspiratory support |
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| FEF50/FIF50 | ratio of expiratory flow to inspiratory flow at 50% of forced vital capacity |
| FIF | feedback inhibition factor; fibroblast interferon; forced inspiratory flow; formaldehyde-induced flu... |
| FIF50 | forced inspiratory flow at 50% of forced vital capacity |
| FIO2 | forced inspiratory oxygen; fractional concentration of oxygen in inspired gas |
| dental casting investment | <dentistry> Material from which the casting mold is made in the fabrication of gold or cobalt-chromium castings. (boucher's clinical dental terminology, 4th ed, p168) (12 Dec 1998) |
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| dental casting technique | <dentistry> The process of producing a form or impression made of metal or plaster using a mold. (12 Dec 1998) |
| inlay casting wax | <chemical> A mixture of several dental waxes, usually containing paraffin wax, ceresin, beeswax, resins, and other natural and synthetic waxes. It is used for making patterns to determine the shape of the metallic framework and other parts of removable partial dentures. Chemical name: Inlay casting wax (12 Dec 1998) |