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time (tīm) a measure of duration. Symbol t. activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) (aPTT) (PTT) the period required for clot formation in recalcified blood plasma after contact activation and the addition of platelet substitutes; used to address the intrinsic and common pathways of coagulation. bleeding time the duration of bleeding after controlled, standardized puncture of the earlobe or forearm; a relatively inconsistent measure of capillary and platelet function. circulation time the time required for blood to flow between two given points. clotting time , coagulation time the time required for blood to clot in a glass tube. inertia time the time required to overcome the inertia of a muscle after reception of a stimulus from a nerve. one-stage prothrombin time prothrombin t. prothrombin time (PT) the rate at which prothrombin is converted to thrombin in citrated blood with added calcium; used to assess the extrinsic coagulation system of the blood. reaction time the time elapsing between the application of a stimulus and the resulting reaction. stimulus-response time reaction t. thrombin time (TT) the time required for plasma fibrinogen to form thrombin, measured as the time for clot formation after exogenous thrombin is added to citrated plasma.
inertia inactivity, inability to move spontaneously. colonic inertia weak muscular activity of the colon, leading to distention of the organ and constipation. inertia time the time required to overcome the inertia of a muscle after reception of a stimulus from a nerve. uterine inertia sluggishness of uterine contractions in labor. 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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