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121ease — /eez/, n., v., eased, easing. n. 1. freedom from labor, pain, or physical annoyance; tranquil rest; comfort: to enjoy one s ease. 2. freedom from concern, anxiety, or solicitude; a quiet state of mind: to be at ease about one s health. 3. freedom …
122grit — gritless, adj. gritter, n. /grit/, n., v., gritted, gritting. n. 1. abrasive particles or granules, as of sand or other small, coarse impurities found in the air, food, water, etc. 2. firmness of character; indomitable spirit; pluck: She has a… …
123hypertension — /huy peuhr ten sheuhn/, n. 1. Pathol. a. elevation of the blood pressure, esp. the diastolic pressure. b. an arterial disease characterized by this condition. 2. excessive or extreme emotional tenseness. [1890 95; HYPER + TENSION] * * * or high… …
124tense — tense1 tensely, adv. tenseness, n. /tens/, adj., tenser, tensest, v., tensed, tensing. adj. 1. stretched tight, as a cord, fiber, etc.; drawn taut; rigid. 2. in a state of mental or nervous strain; high strung; taut: a tense person …
125tensity — /ten si tee/, n. the state of being tense; tenseness. [1650 60; < ML tensitas. See TENSE1, ITY] * * * …
126personality assessment — ▪ psychology Introduction the measurement of personal characteristics. Assessment is an end result of gathering information intended to advance psychological theory and research and to increase the probability that wise decisions will be… …
127systole — noun /ˈsɪstəli/ a) The rhythmic contraction of the heart, by which blood is driven through the arteries. A double systole catapulted him into full consciousness again, and he promised his uncorrected self that he would limit his daily ration of… …
128Compartment syndrome — A condition in which there is swelling and an increase in pressure within a limited space (a compartment) that presses on and compromises blood vessels, nerves, and/or tendons that run through that compartment. Hence, the function of tissue… …
