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drift (drift) 1. slow movement away from the normal or original position. 2. a chance variation, as in gene frequency between populations; the smaller the population, the greater are the chance random variations. radial drift see under deviation. ulnar drift see under deviation. ulnar drift Etymology: L, ulna, elbow; AS, drifan, to drive a change in the metacarpophalangeal joints because of rheumatoid arthritis and chronic synovitis. The long axis of the fingers makes an angle with the long axis of the wrist so that the fingers are deviated to the ulnar side of the hand. Also called ulnar deviation. 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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