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component /com·po·nent/ (kum-po´nent) 1. a constituent element or part. 2. in neurology, a series of neurons forming a functional system for conducting the afferent and efferent impulses in the somatic and splanchnic mechanisms of the body. M component an abnormal monoclonal immunoglobulin occurring in the serum in plasma cell dyscrasias, formed by proliferating concentrations of immunoglobulin-producing cells. plasma thromboplastin component (PTC) coagulation factor IX. component [kəmpō′nənt] Etymology: L, componere, to assemble a significant part of a larger unit. component(s), n a part or element. component, A, n See factor II. component of force, n See force, component of. component of partial denture, component, salivary, n See lysozyme. component, thromboplastic cellular (TCC), n See factor, platelet, 3. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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nbsp;portion, generating a component of force in diameter direction to raise the lip end portion outward in the diameter direction when receiving pressure in the fluid storing chamber. The military leadership of major Western countries today regards armed forces manpower acquisition and personnel training as the most important component of force development, designed to meet the needs of all branches of service for well trained, highly qualified personnel both in peacetime and in wartime. With the subject's limb attached to the lever arm attachment, there was a progressively larger error in the measurement of the rotational component of force as the limb was moved from a position with the lever arm at 0 degrees (horizontal) to 50 degrees below the horizontal. |
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