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(Encyclopedia) biophysics, application of various methods and principles of physical science to the study of biological problems. In physiological biophysics physical mechanisms have been used to…Naismith, James
(Encyclopedia) Naismith, JamesNaismith, Jamesnāˈsmĭth [key], 1861–1939, American athletic director, inventor (1891) of basketball, b. Almonte, Ontario. While an instructor of physical education at…spasm
(Encyclopedia) spasm, involuntary rigid muscle contraction, often persistent and often accompanied by pain. It usually has some underlying physical cause such as disease, strain, or injury to the…time and motion study
(Encyclopedia) time and motion study, analysis of the operations required to produce a manufactured article in a factory, with the aim of increasing efficiency. Each operation is studied minutely and…Levi, Primo
(Encyclopedia) Levi, PrimoLevi, Primoprēˈmō lāˈvē [key], 1919–87, Italian writer. A chemist of Jewish descent, Levi was sent to the concentration camp at Auschwitz during World War II. His first…rehabilitation
(Encyclopedia) rehabilitation: see physical therapy.physiotherapy
(Encyclopedia) physiotherapy: see physical therapy.exercise
(Encyclopedia) exercise: see physical fitness.diagnosis
(Encyclopedia) diagnosis, determination of the nature of a disease or ailment. A clinical diagnosis is based on the medical history and physical examination of the patient: it may be confirmed with X…Sherbrooke, University of
(Encyclopedia) Sherbrooke, University of, at Sherbrooke, Que., Canada; French language; founded 1954. It has faculties of letters and human sciences, science, administration, law, applied science,…Trending
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