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urethral pressure — the inward pressure exerted by the walls of the urethra, which must be counteracted in order for urine to flow through; see also under profile … Medical dictionary
Low-pressure area — This depiction of the Hadley cell shows the process which sustains low pressure areas. Diverging winds aloft allow for lower pressure and convergence at the Earth s surface, which leads to upward motion. A low pressure area, or low , is a region… … Wikipedia
Osmotic pressure — Morse equation redirects here. For the potential energy of a diatomic molecule, see Morse potential. For the functions in differential topology, see Morse theory. Osmotic pressure on red blood cells Osmotic pressure is the pressure which needs to … Wikipedia
Non-invasive intracranial pressure measurement methods — Increased intracranial pressure (ICP) is one of the major causes of secondary brain ischemia that accompanies a variety of pathological conditions, most notably, traumatic brain injury (TBI), stroke, and intracranial hemorrhages. However, aside… … Wikipedia
Electron degeneracy pressure — is a consequence of the Pauli exclusion principle, which states that two fermions cannot occupy the same quantum state at the same time. The force provided by this pressure sets a limit on how much matter can be squeezed together without it… … Wikipedia
detrusor pressure — the pressure exerted inward by the detrusor urinae muscles of the bladder wall, one of the components of the total intravesical pressure … Medical dictionary
astronomy — /euh stron euh mee/, n. the science that deals with the material universe beyond the earth s atmosphere. [1175 1225; ME astronomie ( < AF) < L astronomia < Gk. See ASTRO , NOMY] * * * I Science dealing with the origin, evolution, composition,… … Universalium
Mechanical explanations of gravitation — (or kinetic theories of gravitation) are attempts to explain the action of gravity by aid of basic mechanical processes, such as pressure forces caused by pushes, and without the use of any action at a distance. These theories were developed from … Wikipedia
Fat Man — This article is about the World War II nuclear weapon. For other uses, see Fat Man (disambiguation). Fat Man (Atomic Bomb) Mockup of the original weapon … Wikipedia
Trinity (nuclear test) — For other uses, see Trinity (disambiguation). Trinity The Trinity explosion, 0.016 seconds after detonation. The fireball is about 600 feet (200 m) wide. The black specks silhouetted along the horizon are trees. Information Country… … Wikipedia
Clamp (tool) — A clamp is a fastening device to hold or secure objects tightly together to prevent movement or separation through the application of inward pressure. In the United Kingdom and Australia, the term cramp is often used instead when the tool is for… … Wikipedia
