press pressure pressing | the act of pressing, the exertion of pressure, he gave the button a press, he used pressure to stop the bleeding, at the pressing of a button |
differential diagnosis | a systematic method of diagnosing a disorder (e.g., headache) that lacks unique symptoms or signs |
differential blood count | counting the number of specific types of white blood cells found in cubic millimeter of blood, may be included as part of a complete blood count |
booster booster amplifier booster station relay link relay station relay transmitter | an amplifier for restoring the strength of a transmitted signal |
differential analyzer | an analog computer designed to solve differential equations |
differential gear differential | a bevel gear that permits rotation of two shafts at different speeds, used on the rear axle of automobiles to allow wheels to rotate at different speeds on curves |
lubricating system force-feed lubricating system force feed pressure-feed lubricating system pressure feed | mechanical system of lubricating internal combustion engines in which a pump forces oil into the engine bearings |
pressure cabin | cabin consisting of the pressurized section of an aircraft or spacecraft |
pressure cooker | autoclave for cooking at temperatures above the boiling point of water |
pressure dome | a dome-shaped building that is pressurized |
pressure gauge pressure gage | gauge for measuring and indicating fluid pressure |
pressure suit | protective garment consisting of an inflatable suit for space or high altitude flying |
radio transmitter | transmitter that is the part of a radio system that transmits signals |
satellite transmitter | a transmitter on a communications satellite |
spark transmitter | an early radio transmitter using a discharge across a spark gap as the source of its power |
television transmitter | transmitter that is part of a television system |
transmitter sender | set used to broadcast radio or tv signals |
differential | a quality that differentiates between similar things |
acoustic power sound pressure level | the physical intensity of sound |
acoustic radiation pressure | (acoustics) the pressure exerted on a surface normal to the direction of propagation of a sound wave |
marginal cost incremental cost differential cost | the increase or decrease in costs as a result of one more or one less unit of output |
pressure | a force that compels, the public brought pressure to bear on the government |
pressure point | an area on the skin that is highly sensitive to pressure, you must know the pressure points in order to administer shiatsu |
pressure point | where problems or difficulties are likely to occur, a key pressure point in the controversy was the building permit |
difference threshold differential threshold difference limen differential limen | the smallest change in stimulation that a person can detect |
pressure pressure sensation | the somatic sensation that results from applying force to an area of skin, the sensitivity of his skin to pressure and temperature was normal |
differential calculus method of fluxions | the part of calculus that deals with the variation of a function with respect to changes in the independent variable (or variables) by means of the concepts of derivative and differential |
derived function derivative differential coefficient differential first derivative | the result of mathematical differentiation, the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another, df(x) dx |
differential psychology | the branch of psychology that studies measurable differences between individuals |
differential equation | an equation containing differentials of a function |
partial differential equation | a differential equation involving a functions of more than one variable |
lobby pressure group third house | a group of people who try actively to influence legislation |
pressure point | any of several points on the body where the pulse can be felt and where pressure on an underlying artery will control bleeding from that artery at a more distal point |
vector transmitter | any agent (person or animal or microorganism) that carries and transmits a disease, mosquitos are vectors of malaria and yellow fever, fleas are vectors of the plague, aphids are transmitters of plant diseases, when medical scientists talk about vectors they are usually talking about insects |
sender transmitter | someone who transmits a message, return to sender |
atmospheric pressure air pressure pressure | the pressure exerted by the atmosphere |
blood pressure | the pressure of the circulating blood against the walls of the blood vessels, results from the systole of the left ventricle of the heart, sometimes measured for a quick evaluation of a person's health, adult blood pressure is considered normal at where the first number is the systolic pressure and the second is the diastolic pressure |
systolic pressure | the blood pressure (as measured by a sphygmomanometer) during the contraction of the left ventricle of the heart |
diastolic pressure | the blood pressure (as measured by a sphygmomanometer) after the contraction of the heart while the chambers of the heart refill with blood |
arterial pressure | the pressure of the circulating blood on the arteries, arterial pressure is the product of cardiac output and vascular resistance |
venous pressure | the pressure exerted on the walls of the veins by the circulating blood |
gas pressure | the pressure exerted by a gas |
pressure pressure level force per unit area | the force applied to a unit area of surface, measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit), the compressed gas exerts an increased pressure |
barometric pressure | atmospheric pressure as indicated by a barometer |
compartment pressure | the air pressure maintained in an air-tight compartment (as in an aircraft) |
sea-level pressure | the atmospheric pressure reduced by a formula to the pressure at sea level |
intraocular pressure IOP | pressure exerted by the fluids inside the eyeball, regulated by resistance to the outward flow of aqueous humor, glaucoma can result from increased intraocular pressure |
oil pressure | pressure that keeps oil on the moving parts of an internalombustion engine |
osmotic pressure | (physical chemistry) the pressure exerted by a solution necessary to prevent osmosis into that solution when it is separated from the pure solvent by a semipermeable membrane |
radiation pressure corpuscularadiation pressure | the minute pressure exerted on a surface normal to the direction of propagation of a wave |