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protection, n 1. contraceptive barrier which lowers risk of pregnancy or sexually transmitted disease. 2. in therapeutic touch, the practitioner's ability to guard against receiving negative energy. 3. protection by a vaccine. protection prevention against injury. protection tests neutralization tests using serial dilutions of antiserum to protect animals against challenge by a standard dose of microorganism. x-ray protection includes taking x-rays only in designated areas, the use of portable warning signs when radiography is done elsewhere, the wearing of leadlined gloves and aprons by staff working near active apparatus, a red warning light which is switched on when the apparatus is being used. Personnel working near x-ray apparatus should wear dosimeter badges which are checked periodically. protection See Absorptive eye protection, Neuroprotection, Personal protection, Photoprotection, Reflective protection, Self-protection. 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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