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weightlessness Etymology: AS, gewiht + ME, les a state of absence of apparent weight, as in being beyond the effects of gravitational force in space travel. See also space medicine. weightlessness in horses induces osteoporosis if the period of weightlessness is long enough; in dogs the effects of weightlessness are confused with those of head-out immersion in water. 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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