artificially induced conditions
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
Artificial lift — involves the use of artificial means to increase the flow of liquids, such as crude oil or water, to the surface of a production well. Generally this is achieved by a mechanical device inside the well, such as a pump; decreasing the weight of the … Wikipedia
artificial respiration — n. the maintenance of breathing by artificial means, as by forcing breath into the mouth or by creating and relaxing pressure externally on the chest cavity at regular intervals … English World dictionary
Artificial insemination — AIH redirects here. For the indie rock band abbreviated AIH, see Architecture in Helsinki Artificial insemination (AI) is the process by which sperm is placed into the reproductive tract of a female for the purpose of impregnating the female by… … Wikipedia
Artificial insemination — A procedure in which a fine catheter (tube) is inserted through the cervix (the natural opening of the uterus) into the uterus (the womb) to deposit a sperm sample directly into the uterus. The purpose of this relatively simple procedure is to… … Medical dictionary
artificial — [[t]ɑ͟ː(r)tɪfɪ̱ʃ(ə)l[/t]] 1) ADJ Artificial objects, materials, or processes do not occur naturally and are created by human beings, for example using science or technology. ...a wholefood diet free from artificial additives, colours and flavours … English dictionary
artificial anatomy — the study of anatomical structure by use of models or other artificial means … Medical dictionary
artificial menopause — cessation of menstruation produced by artificial means, such as surgical operation or irradiation … Medical dictionary
artificial pneumothorax — pneumothorax induced intentionally by artificial means; formerly used as a method of collapse therapy (q.v.) in treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis. Called also induced p. and therapeutic p … Medical dictionary
artificial insemination — The introduction of male reproductive cells into the female reproductive tract by artificial means, commonly abbreviated AI … Combined glossary of agriculture
artificial insemination — placement of semen into the uterus by artificial means, injection of sperm into a female (to impregnate) … English contemporary dictionary
