| degrees of freedom |
A concept used in tests of statistical significance; the number of observations that are free to vary to produce a known outcome.
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| degradation |
The lessening of a quality of data or images because of any optical, electronic, or mechanical distortions (noise) in the data collection or image forming systems.
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| degrees of freedom |
In an unconstrained dynamic or other system, the number of independent variables required to specify completely the state of the system at a given moment. If the system has constraints, that is, kinematic or geometric relations between the variables, each such relation reduces by one the number of degrees of freedom of the system. In a continuous medium with given boundary conditions, the number of degrees of freedom is the number of normal modes of oscillation. ...
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| degenerative |
the breakdown of the cartilage lining the bones in joints, usually weight-bearing joints (such as the knee); causes stiffness and pain (also called osteoarthritis)
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| degenerate |
having declined, as in nature or function from a former original state.
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