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pattern,

n in therapeutic touch, an energy field's characteristic that gives the field its identity. Even behavior is considered evidence of a changing energy pattern.

pattern, common compensatory,

n the preferred motion pattern of alternating fascia at the body's transitional areas, classified by osteopath J. Gordon Zink.

pattern, typical pain,

n generally constellated sites of pain associated with a particular health condition or dysfunction.

patterns, fascial,

n.pl systems in which the preferred directions of motion for fascia throughout the body are classified and recorded.

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pattern,

n a form used to make a mold, such as for a denture, an inlay, or a partial denture framework.

pattern, brachyfacial

n a facial growth pattern in which the face appears short and wide, the mandible is considered strong and has a squared-off appearance, and the dental arches are broad. Deep anterior overbites, usually resulting from skeletal abnormalities, are present.

pattern, dolichofacial

n a facial growth pattern in which the face is long and narrow, the dental arches often exhibit crowding of the teeth, and the musculature is weakened. Anterior open overbites are often present because of the vertical growth pattern of the mandible.

pattern, mesofacial

n a facial growth pattern in which there is a normal relationship between the mandible and maxilla and the face appears neither too long nor too wide. The jaw characteristics and dental arches are also harmonious.

pattern, occlusal,

n the form or design of the occluding surfaces of a tooth or teeth. These forms may be based on natural or modified anatomic or nonanatomic concepts of teeth.

pattern, trabecular

n the trabecular arrangement of alveolar bone in relation to marrow spaces; may be radiographically interpreted.

pattern, wax,

n 1. a wax model for making the mold in which the metal will be formed in casting.
n 2. a wax form of a denture that, when it is invested in a flask and the wax is eliminated, will form the mold in which the resin denture is formed.

pattern, wear,

n the topographic attributes and distribution of areas of tooth wear (facets) resulting from attrition by food, tooth contacts during swallowing, terminal aspects of the masticatory cycle, and habits of occlusal neuroses. Wear patterns may be used to determine many of the functional and afunctional movements the mandible has been passing through in preceding years. Occlusal wear occurs with aging. The type of wear is termed the
wear pattern.

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pattern 

A combination of acts or parts, forming a consistent or characteristic arrangement or behaviour.
A pattern Neuromuscular anomaly of the eyes characterized by an increase in exotropia when the eyes fixate downward, or increase in esotropia when the eyes fixate upward. Upgaze and downgaze are usually measured at 25 degrees from the horizontal. Syn. A syndrome. See convergent strabismus; divergent strabismus.
checkerboard pattern A square set of equal size black and white squares placed adjacent to one another. It is used to test visual acuity. The common way of using this pattern is to present it in the form of a square diamond made up of four smaller diamonds. Three of these are composed of a pattern of much smaller squares than the fourth. Resolution of the pattern with larger squares consists in indicating where it is located (top, bottom, right or left) while the other three squares appear as a uniform grey. This acuity test is less dependent on cognitive factors than letters. (Fig. P4). See visual acuity; test type.
V pattern A neuromuscular anomaly of the eyes characterized by an increase in exotropia when the eyes rotate upward, or increase in esotropia when the eyes rotate downward. Syn. V syndrome. See convergent strabismus; divergent strabismus.
X pattern A neuromuscular anomaly in which the visual axes are more divergent when the eyes fixate upward and downward, as compared to the primary position of gaze.
Y pattern A neuromuscular anomaly of the eyes in which there is increasing exotropia as the eyes rotate straight upward with orthotropia in the primary position and on downward gaze.

Fig. P4 Checkerboard pattern

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Patient discussion about pattern.

Q. I like to know why teenagers drink. Is it good to have it in this age? This is Samir 17, student of Geneva College. Some of my classmates who are in their teens drink a lot and I tried once. I am totally against teen drinking. I like to know why teenagers drink. Is it good to have it in this age?

A. I always speek out on this subject(because my like was effected a lot of times growing up(I DONT DRINK).my father was alcoholic,I have lost friends in high school,my parents drinking buddys have gotten drunk and decided to drive right when the small children were getting out of school -he hit a 6yr old an killed the child.I worked in city hospitals for 25yrs,AS a therapist,on the cardiac team I have seen what people do to them selves because they got drunk an drove--I still to this day dont know why stay do i?--mrfoot56--peace

Q. Do you know if Propecia can truly stop hair loss and even grow back hair. do you have any statistics about it? do you know if there are any side effects to this medication?

A. it does work but there is some side affects, as in E.D. while you are on the med.

Q. Which would be the best diet pattern for a woman to have a flat stomach? I am worried about my weight. I have been constantly gaining weight for past few months and I have gained a large belly. I am just 19 years old. I would like to lose weight desperately and I am clueless on the diet pattern that I should be following. Could someone please help me out? Which would be the best diet pattern for a woman to have a flat stomach?

A. Hello. I think some of the previous posts are correct. In addition to increasing your physical activity, it's also very important to monitor how often you go to the bathroom to get rid fat causing waste inside of your stomach. You definitely need to drink lots of water and in order to allow for your body to naturally dispose of these harmful waste. You can find out more information on ways to start losing weight naturally here: http://getwellstaywell.wordpress.com