force (fors) energy or power; that which originates or arrests motion. Symbol F.
force [fors]
electromotive force that which causes a flow of electricity from one place to another, giving rise to an electric current. Abbreviated EMF. Symbol E.
occlusal force the force exerted on opposing teeth when the jaws are brought into approximation.
reserve force energy above that required for normal functioning; in the heart, the power that will take care of the additional circulatory burden imposed by exertion.
van der Waals forces the relatively weak, short-range forces of attraction existing between atoms and molecules and arising from brief shifts of orbital electrons; it results in the attraction of nonpolar organic compounds to each other.
vital force the energy that characterizes a living organism; most systems of complementary medicine seek to affect or use it.
| reserve force n. The energy residing in an organ or in any of its parts above that required for its normal functioning. |
force [fors]
energy or power; that which originates or arrests motion or other activity.
Forces resulting from a fall are transmitted up to the spine through the long leg bones and pelvis. From McQuillan et al., 2002.
electromotive force the force that, by reason of differences in potential, causes a flow of electricity from one place to another, giving rise to an electric current.
reserve force energy above that required for normal functioning. In the heart it is the power that will take care of the additional circulatory burden imposed by bodily exertion.
shearing f's see shear.
van der Waals f's the relatively weak, short-range forces of attraction existing between atoms and molecules, which results in the attraction of nonpolar organic compounds to each other (hydrophobic bonding).
force
energy or power; that which originates or arrests motion or other activity.
electromotive force
the force that, by reason of differences in potential, causes a flow of electricity from one place to another, giving rise to an electric current.
moment of force
the effect of a force exerted on a lever and about a fixed point.
reserve force
energy above that required for normal functioning. In the heart it is the power that will take care of the additional circulatory burden imposed by bodily exertion.
shearing force
a force exerted perpendicularly to a horizontal surface.
Van der Waals f's
the relatively weak, short-range forces of attraction existing between atoms and molecules, which results in the attraction of nonpolar organic compounds to each other (hydrophobic bonding).
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