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  2. Auscultatory gap - Wikipedia

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    An auscultatory gap, also known as the silent gap, [1] is a period of diminished or absent Korotkoff sounds during the manual measurement of blood pressure. It is associated with peripheral blood flow caused by changes in the pulse wave. [ 2 ]

  3. List of eponymous medical signs - Wikipedia

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    auscultatory sphygmomanometry: Korotkov described 5 sounds. Only the first (the onset of audible sound, and corresponding to systolic pressure) and the fifth (sound becomes inaudible, corresponding to diastolic pressure) are of practical clinical significance (however, see:Auscultatory gap) Kussmaul breathing [5] Adolph Kussmaul: endocrinology

  4. Glossary of biology - Wikipedia

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    This glossary of biology terms is a list of definitions of fundamental terms and concepts used in biology, the study of life and of living organisms.It is intended as introductory material for novices; for more specific and technical definitions from sub-disciplines and related fields, see Glossary of cell biology, Glossary of genetics, Glossary of evolutionary biology, Glossary of ecology ...

  5. Auscultation - Wikipedia

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    Auscultation (based on the Latin verb auscultare "to listen") is listening to the internal sounds of the body, usually using a stethoscope.Auscultation is performed for the purposes of examining the circulatory and respiratory systems (heart and breath sounds), as well as the alimentary canal.

  6. GTPase-activating protein - Wikipedia

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    This hydrolysis reaction, however, occurs very slowly, meaning G proteins have a built-in timer for their activity. G proteins have a window of activity followed by slow hydrolysis, which turns them off. GAP accelerates this G protein timer by increasing the hydrolytic GTPase activity of the G proteins, hence the name GTPase-activating protein.

  7. What is the orgasm gap? Here's why experts say we may ... - AOL

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    How our culture contributes to the orgasm gap It’s challenging to get past the notion that penetrative sex is the only kind of sex between a man and woman since, culturally, that’s what has ...

  8. Glossary of chemistry terms - Wikipedia

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    Also acid ionization constant or acidity constant. A quantitative measure of the strength of an acid in solution expressed as an equilibrium constant for a chemical dissociation reaction in the context of acid-base reactions. It is often given as its base-10 cologarithm, p K a. acid–base extraction A chemical reaction in which chemical species are separated from other acids and bases. acid ...

  9. NCAA Tournament bubble watch: Analyzing teams inside and ...

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    However, there aren't any Quad 1 chances left for the Musketeers, meaning it can't afford losses and needs a solid showing in the Big East tournament to impress. The NET ranking is also not helping.