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  2. Bone fracture - Wikipedia

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    A bone fracture (abbreviated FRX or Fx, F x, or #) is a medical condition in which there is a partial or complete break in the continuity of any bone in the body. In more severe cases, the bone may be broken into several fragments, known as a comminuted fracture. [1]

  3. Sudden unintended acceleration - Wikipedia

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    The Department of Transportation reported in 2011 that the only causes for SUA were pedal misapplication and wrong mats. Most complaints came after the Toyota recall. The cars' event data recorders showed application of accelerator pedal and no application of brake pedal. [citation needed] NASA was unable to replicate engine control failure ...

  4. List of medical triads, tetrads, and pentads - Wikipedia

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    A medical triad is a group of three signs or symptoms, the result of injury to three organs, which characterise a specific medical condition. The appearance of all three signs conjoined together in another patient, points to that the patient has the same medical condition, or diagnosis.

  5. Brake fade - Wikipedia

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    Brake fade can be a factor in any vehicle that utilizes a friction braking system including automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, airplanes, and bicycles. Brake fade is caused by a buildup of heat in the braking surfaces and the subsequent changes and reactions in the brake system components and can be experienced with both drum brakes and disc ...

  6. Brake fluid pressure sensor - Wikipedia

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    The fault could be lack of hydraulic fluid, low brake fluid in the reservoir, a broken hydraulic line or a bad master brake cylinder. The sensor is used to detect pressure differentials in the hydraulic system. If the car alerts a fault in the hydraulic system and the system checks out, the sensor itself may have failed. [2]

  7. Improper installation of brake parts led American Airlines ...

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    The captain called the DFW airport tower and said, “American 1632, total brake failure, we are departing the end of runway 17L, roll crash fire rescue.” The plane then came to a stop after ...

  8. We all need HGH, the hormone responsible for growth. What ...

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    Most people naturally have enough HGH. For those with a growth hormone deficiency (or a few other health conditions), GH therapy may offer a solution.

  9. Accident classification - Wikipedia

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    Mechanical failure accidents: These accidents occur due to faults or malfunctioning equipment or systems, such as a car crash caused by brake failure. Understanding these classifications can help in developing effective preventive measures and safety protocols to reduce the occurrence of accidents and mitigate their impacts.