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Dye-dilution curve
A graph of the disappearance rate of a known amount of injected dye from the circulation; used to measure cardiac function.
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Thoracic curvature
Posterior curvature of the thoracic vertebrae. The thoracic curvature is a primary spinal curve that develops during the embryonic period.
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Sacral curvature
The posterior curvature of the sacral vertebrae. The sacral curvature is a primary spinal curve that develops during the embryonic period.
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Lumbar curvature
The anterior curvature of the lumbar vertebrae. The lumbar curvature is a secondary spinal curve that begins to develop in the fetus and continues to form throughout infancy.
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Curvature of spine
One of four normal curves or flexures of the vertebral column as seen in profile: cervical, thoracic, lumbar, and sacral. Abnormal curvatures may occur as a result of maldevelopment or disease processes.
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Cervical curvature
The anterior curvature of the cervical vertebrae. The cervical curvature is a secondary spinal curve that begins to develop in the fetus and continues to form throughout infancy.
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Angular curvature
A sharp bending of the vertebral column.
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Curse
To attempt to inflict injury by appeal to a malevolent supernatural power. A normal or abnormal bending or sloping away; a curve.
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Current density
The amperage divided by the surface area to which it is applied, e.g., in electrosurgery.
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Direct current
A current that flows in one direction only, used medically for cardioversion and defibrillation of dysrhythmias. Constant, even-flowing current that travels in one direction only and is produced by chemical means. An electrical phenomenon characterized by the unidirectional movement of electric charges is referred to as direct current (DC). This particular type of current is…
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