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control /con·trol/ (kon-trōl´)

1. the governing or limitation of certain objects or events.

2. a standard against which experimental observations may be evaluated.

3. the conscious restraint, regulation, or suppression of impulses, instincts, and affects.

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aversive control  in behavior therapy, the use of unpleasant stimuli to change undesirable behavior.

birth control  deliberate limitation of childbearing by measures to control fertility and to prevent conception.

motor control  the systematic transmission of impulses from the motor cortex to motor units, resulting in coordinated muscular contractions.

stimulus control  any influence of the environment on behavior.

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con·trol (kn-trl)

v.

1. To verify or regulate a scientific experiment by conducting a parallel experiment or by comparing with another standard.

2. To hold in restraint; check.

n.

1. A standard of comparison for checking or verifying the results of an experiment.

2. An individual or group used as a standard of comparison in a control experiment.

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control

Etymology: Fr, controler, to register

1 v, to exercise restraint or maintain influence over a situation, as in self-control, the conscious limitation or suppression of impulses.

2 n, a standard against which conclusions may be measured, as in a "control group."

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control,

n 1. power to direct the outcome of events that occur throughout life. To develop effective problem-solving skills and strategies, one must specifically differentiate between the circumstances that can and cannot be personally managed. For instance, one can direct the events associated with a work but not the outcome of a surgery. In behavioral medicine, it is one of the three unique attitudes associated with stress hardiness.
2. comparison standard as part of comparative test design.
3. the group selected for comparison to a test group in order to assess a hypothesis. See also stress hardiness.

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control

1. the governing or limitation of certain objects or events.

2. a standard against which experimental observations may be evaluated, as a procedure identical to the experimental procedure except for the one factor being studied; a requirement of any planned experimental study. Also, any individual of the group exhibiting the standard characteristics.

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disease control

restraining or reducing the prevalence of individual disease. Includes the range of strategies from limitation of occurrence to eradication. Implies legislative control of notifiable disease.

control elements

nucleotide sequences on DNA that usually precede (upstream) the sequences coding for the structural gene at which regulator proteins act.

control factor

in a comparison between diseases caused by a number of contributing factors it may be necessary to supply controls for one or more of these factors.

control group

the group of animals with which the experimental group is to be matched; the group which has not had its variables manipulated experimentally. The selection of the animals to be included in the two groups may be based on matching them with respect to age, to their history of nutrition or inheritance, or vaccination or prophylactic treatment. Called also controls.

ovulation control

prevention of ovulation by administration of progesterone or stimulation of ovulation by injection of follicle-stimulating hormone are examples.

paired control

comparison between the experimental and control groups is most accurate if the control animal for each experimental animal is selected to be as similar as possible, i.e. a paired control.

control pole

a pole with a noose at the end used to catch and restrain small animals.

control population

a large control group.

population control

a variety of techniques are used with contraception being least used. Permanent surgical interference is common in food, racing and companion animal groups, and termination of pregnancy and estrus synchronization, both by hormonal means, are also extensively practiced. Increasing the culling rate is the standard procedure for dealing with a feed shortage.

x-ray control unit

the controlling mechanisms in an x-ray machine. Include the voltmeter and voltage compensator control, the kilovoltage, milliameter and milliamperage selectors and the timer and exposure control button.

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control

Clinical research Control subject A nontreated or 'negative' individual in a study who serves as a reference. See Concurrent nonrandomized control, Control population, Control subject, Historical control Epidemiology In a case-control study, a comparison group of persons without disease Lab medicine A specimen with known or standardized values for an analyte, that is processed in tandem with an unknown specimen; the 'control' specimen is either known to have the substance being analyzed, ie 'positive' control or known to lack the substance of interest, ie 'negative' control. See Negative control, Positive control, Quality control Psychology The degree to which a person can limit or modify verbal or physical responses to external stimuli. See Administrative control, Impulse control.

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Patient discussion about controlling for.

Q. I tried many medicines and diet control to loose my weight but in vain. I am James Antony, 5 ft tall and 85kgs. I feel too heavy to walk. I tried many medicines and diet control to loose my weight but in vain. What Is The Key To Successful Weight Loss?

A. the key is that there is no key. just get up and move around. try to add some new form of activity to your life each day. stay active. as far as eating is concerned, eat as much natural foods as possible. fruits, veggies, some chicken. its a live long change that you need to make, there is no overnight magic pill.

i find that support groups (online and off) work well for me.

Q. BIRTH CONTROL how many types are there?

A. there are many types,pill,shot,condom,marina,sponge,tubes tierd,vastectomy,with draw,no sex,etc.

Q. I have atopic dermatitis and its been out of control : ( i was wondering any suggestions what to do? This past year i have experienced 2 bacterial infections due to my open soars as well as a viral infection in which i was hospitalized. im so fusterated and scared i dont know what to do.. i personally dont think that creams and ointments work all that well. From what i have gathered eczema comes from the inside out? :S i also have allergies i tend to be allergic to everything environmental, animals dust, mold, as well as oral allergy syndrom to alot of foods. which is very difficult. i have been to numerous doctors and specialsist and they dont know what to do. the next step is to put me on an oral medication, sure it prevents it from coming but there are also alot of disadvantages to taking the pill. They also wanted me to go for uvb lights which are knowen to treat psriosis, which personalyy i dont feel it helps me ..realie.. eczema and psriosis are 2 totally diff skin diseases.. someone . PLEASEE HELP .. : )

A. this actualy works.. one tsp. of apple cider vinegar per day diluted in alot of water or apple juice. my son who is 3 yrs. old had horrible sores from ecsima and it was cleared up within 2 wks. he had been struggling with the condition his whole life and now he has been clear for 6mos. topically applied it burns like hell so dont apply it topically untill after the first week of treatment with dilution of water taken internally. by then the sores and itching should be gone..
don't do steroide cream unless necessary, the side affects greatly out weigh the potential good. i sincerely hope this helps you. let me know..