action /ac·tion/ (
ak´shun) the accomplishment of an effect, whether mechanical or chemical, or the effect so produced.
ball-valve action the intermittent obstruction caused by a free or partially attached foreign body in a tubular or cavitary structure, as by a foreign body in a bronchus, a stone in a bile duct, or a tumor in the cardiac atrium.
Ball-valve action. Calculi obstructing the cystic duct (A), common hepatic duct (B), and common bile duct (C) .
cumulative action action of increased intensity, as the sudden and markedly increased action of a drug after administration of several doses, due to the accumulation of the drug in the body.
reflex action a response, often involuntary, resulting from passage of excitation potential from a receptor to a muscle or gland over a reflex arc.
ac·tion ( k sh n)n.1. The state or process of acting or doing. 2. A deed. 3. A change that occurs in the body or in a bodily organ as a result of its functioning. 4. Exertion of force or power. |
action, an activity used to carry out a function or produce an effect.
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A Clinical Trial in Overt Nephropathy. A trial investigating outcome with nifedipine
action [
ak´shun]
the accomplishment of an effect, whether mechanical or chemical, or the effect so produced.
cumulative action the sudden and markedly increased action of a drug after administration of several doses.
independent nursing action nursing care that can be provided without the direction of other health care providers.
medication action/side effects in the
omaha system, information regarding the purposes and positive or negative consequences of therapeutic drugs.
reflex action an involuntary response to a stimulus conveyed to the nervous system and reflected to the periphery, passing below the level of consciousness; see also
reflex.
action,n the coordinated movement of a group of muscles, relative to the resting position of the body.
action
1. the accomplishment of an effect, whether mechanical or chemical, or the effect so produced.
2. the gait or type of movement of an animal.
cumulative actionthe sudden and markedly increased action of a drug after administration of several doses.
action listsare produced by a computerized herd health program from the analysis of reproduction data, which set out which cows are to be examined for a variety of reproductive reasons, such as pregnancy, failure to conceive and postnatal clearance for resumption of breeding.
Patient discussion about action. Q. How much influence does diet pose when dealing with fibro? What actions have been found to reduce or eliminate
A. Of course, you may read more here:
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/fibromyalgia.html
And if you have any questions you may consult your doctor.
Q. My wife is very sensitive in nature that she reacts to all the naughty actions of my little son? I am a voracious reader. I do believe that regular reading of journals, newsletters and books helps to widen my knowledge in the respective area. My wife is very sensitive in nature that she reacts to all the naughty actions of my little son. Though I can help her with little efforts, her behavior makes me stressed. To my knowledge she is clearly showing signs of depression. When I advised her to go with the treatment, she says that there is no need as she is not depressed. Why is depression often unnoticed in everyone? Is treatment vital for depressive disorder? How to be aware of the depression?
A. maybe if you put the book down,and helped your wife with your son she woundnt be depressed.....WHAT DO YOU THINK?
Q. What actions should i take in order to keep my self in a sharp and restricted fitness control?
A. I would try some body weight circuits 3 to 4 times a week.
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