| ergonomics |
The scientific study of ordinary people in work situations. This knowledge is being increasingly applied to the design of processes and machines, to the lay-out of work places, to methods of work, and to the control of the physical environment, in order to achieve greater efficiency of both men and machines. The object is to make man plus machine a more efficient unit.
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| ergotamine |
A drug originally derived from the ergot fungus that constricts blood vessels and has been used since the 1920's to treat migraine headaches.
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| ERG |
Sand seas formed by the accumulation of dunes in a desert.
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| ergogenic |
Something that can increase muscular work capacity.
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| ergometer |
An apparatus - such as a treadmill, stationary bicycle, or steps - used to measure the physiologic effects of exercise.
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