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decrement /dec·re·ment/ (dek´rĕ-ment) 1. subtraction, or decrease; the amount by which a quantity or value is decreased. 2. the stage of decline of a disease; see stadium decrementi. decremen´tal decrement [dek′rəmənt] Etymology: L, de + crescere, to grow a decrease or stage of decline, as of a uterine contraction. decrement the recovery after a fever; the excessive stored heat is dissipated by vasodilatation and sweating, and heat production is reduced by relaxation of muscles. Called also defervescence. 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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| Decremental follicle-stimulating hormone and dominant follicle development during the normal menstrual cycle. The physicians also determined the specific ventilator settings, which generally consisted of decremental synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation or pressure support. Accordingly, the number of additional visas can be decremental, decreasing each year until 2015. |
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