sta·bil·i·ty (st -b l -t )n. The condition of being stable or resistant to change. |
stability [stah-bil´ĭ-te]
the quality of maintaining a constant character despite forces that threaten to disturb it.
emotional stability in the omaha system, reliable steadiness of temperament.
stability,
n the quality of being physically or emotionally predictable, orderly, not readily moved.
stability barriers,
n.pl the specific conditions obstructing or interfering with the accessibility of services pertaining to oral health care, e.g., limited motion and assistive devices use, involuntary or abrupt movements, involuntary or violent actions potentially causing danger to the lives of the care provider and patient, and the inability of the patient to become comfortable with the space and procedures being performed.
stability, denture,
n the characteristic of a removable denture that resists forces that tend to alter the relationship between the denture base and its supporting bony foundation.
stability, dimensional,
n the property of a material that retains its size and form.
stability, emotional,
n the state of an individual that enables him or her to have appropriate feelings about common experiences and act in a rational manner.
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