gain (redirected from antigen gain)

gain (gān) to acquire, obtain, or increase.

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antigen gain  the acquisition by cells of new antigenic determinants not normally present or not normally accessible in the parent tissue.

primary gain  the direct alleviation of anxiety by a defense mechanism; the relief from emotional conflict or tension provided by neurotic symptoms or illness.

secondary gain  external and incidental advantage derived from an illness, such as rest, gifts, personal attention, release from responsibility, and disability benefits.

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gain (gn)

n.

1. An increase in amount or degree.

2. Progress; advancement.

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gain [gān]

the increase achieved by amplification of a signal.

brightness gain a factor in intensification of radiographs; minification factor multiplied by flux gain.

flux gain in radiology, acceleration of electrons that strike the output phosphor in radiology; it serves as a factor in the intensification of images.

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gain

increase in body weight. See also growth rate, gain ratio.

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average daily gain (ADG)

the average gain in bodyweight of the animal. Usually expressed in kg, g, or lb/day.

gain controls

see time gain compensation.

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gain

Vox populi An increase in a thing. See Primary gain, Secondary gain.

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Patient discussion about gain.

Q. How much weight is normal to gain during a pregnancy? I am pregnant and am eating a lot. I am worried about gaining too much weight. How much weight is normal to gain?

A. Hi..... I am still determining how I can help people using this site as I am an obstetrician and cannot give you specific advice. Please do me this favor. I have started a website at Prenatalwebsite.com and it will give you the website to answer all your questions. You will absolutely love this site and likely see this same information in your doctors office. Click online educational resouces and then go to ACOG and search whatever you like.... there is more educational material there than you could possibly imagine. Let me know what you think, leave me a message at my site if you have the time, take care, doctorp

Q. How do you lose the weight gain of pregnancy? During my last pregnancy I have gained 50 pounds, and now I am having difficulty losing the extra weight. Do you have tips on how to lose pregnancy weight?

A. some tips from my becoming-a-mom-already friends are :
- you should babysit your baby yourself (because believe it or not, it is like a good exercise for you and also it is healthy physically and mentally since you're developing close bonding to your babyborn)
- do breastfeed, for some reasons it helps you to get back to normal weight
- start doing some light exercises (agree with natty on pilates)

but never forget to have a healthy diet, especially if you're a mom who is breastfeeding your baby.
Okay, stay healthy always, and good lucK!

Q. What is the normal weight to gain during pregnancy? I am 6 months and have gained three pounds. I have friends who have gained 10 pounds throughout their pregnancy and even a very heavy-set friend who said she gained only 1 pound. Is that even possible? I know every pregnancy is different but would still appreciate answers.

A. i looked for an intelegen article about it and found a very good one, check it out:

http://www.webmd.com/baby/guide/healthy-weight-gain