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fit (fit)

1. seizure (2).

2. the adaptation of one structure into another.

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fit ¹ (ft)

v.

To be the proper size and shape.

adj.

Physically sound; healthy.

n.

The degree of precision with which surfaces are adjusted or adapted to each other in a machine, device, or collection of parts.

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fit ² (ft)

n.

1. A seizure or a convulsion, especially one caused by epilepsy.

2. The sudden appearance of a symptom such as coughing or sneezing.

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fit,

1 nontechnical. a paroxysm or seizure.

2 the sudden onset of an episode of symptoms, such as a fit of coughing.

3 the manner in which one surface is aligned to another, such as the alignment of a denture with the gingiva and jaw.

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fit,

n an adaptation of any dental restoration. An adaptation of a denture to its basal seat, a clasp to a tooth, an inlay to a cavity preparation.

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fit

1. an episode characterized by inappropriate and involuntary motor activity. In humans there are similar psychic disturbances as well. The most common manifestation is a convulsion; similar involuntary movements of restricted parts of the body would also fit this description. Called also convulsion, seizure.

2. the quality of similarity between two sets of data.

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goodness of fit

the degree of similarity between two sets of data, e.g. the frequencies of two attributes; a test for the significance of the similarity.

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Patient discussion about giving a fit.

Q. I am 48 years old and worried about getting old. Do you know the ways to keep fit at this age and above? I am 48 years old and I have developed the symptoms such as decrease in energy and vigor, Poor sleep, decreased memory, behavioral changes etc., I am worried about getting old. Are you feeling the same and what kind of elderly person do you think you will be? I mean for example, I'll be in my back garden guarding my tulips when waving my cane at anyone who gets close! Do you know the ways to keep fit at this age and above?

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Q. I am very fond of keeping my body fit, so I do regular exercises. I am very fond of keeping my body fit, so I do regular exercises. But regarding my diet should I eat before or after exercising?

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Q. What is the best way to build up my fitness level? This is Syed, I used to swim four times a week, for nearly 30 minutes each session. However, lately I have not gone, and last time I did go I was wrecked after 15 minutes. What is the best way to build up my fitness level? What swimming fitness program would you recommend?

A. Do 15 minutes like you did this time, then rest and do it again. Next time you go swimming, do 16 minutes, etc until you can go higher. It's like baby steps.