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disproportion /dis·pro·por·tion/ (dis″prah-por´shun) a lack of the proper relationship between two elements or factors. cephalopelvic disproportion a condition in which the fetal head is too large for the mother's pelvis. disproportion a lack of the proper relationship between two elements or factors. fetopelvic disproportion abnormally large size of the fetus in relation to the maternal pelvis, leading to difficulties in delivery. 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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Each is an exercise in the distortion of scale, with elements shrunk or magnified without regard to perspectival logic, mimicking the disproportions and absurdities of everyday life (conscious versus unconscious, individual versus corporate, incidental versus epic). Moreover, now, in conditions of a unipolar world, with the United States trying to consolidate its position as an indisputable mover and shaker of entire countries, there are growing tendencies for disproportions, contradictions and differences. Full education potential has to be used for society's consolidation, preserving the united socio-cultural fabric of the country, warding off ethnic tension and social conflicts, bearing in mind the priority of human rights and the equality of national cultures and various confessions, and levelling out social disproportions. |
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