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Look up: Deformation


  1. deformation
    Type: Term Pronunciation: dē′fōr-mā′shŭn Definitions: 1. Deviation of form from normal; specifically, an alteration in shape and/or structure of an organ or other body part; etiology may be developmental, posttraumatic, hereditary, or postsurgical, or due to pathologi...
    Found op http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=23241

  2. deformation
    [n] - alteration in the shape or dimensions of an object as a result of the application of stress to it
    Found op http://www.webdictionary.co.uk/definition.php?query=deformation

  3. Deformation
    Movement. Permanent deflection, non-elastic.
    Found op http://www.corusconstruction.com/en/design_guidance/the_blue_book/

  4. deformation
    (Learning Modules / Mathematics / Beam calculations) Different from the original shape. A pencil can be bent (laterally deformed). A spring can be linearly deformed (compressed).
    Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/visitor-contributions.php

  5. Deformation
    Deformation: A change from the normal size or shape of an anatomic structure due to mechanical forces that distort an otherwise normal structure. Deformations occur most often late in pregnancy or during delivery. A twin pregnancy can cause deformations due to crowding of the twins late in pregnancy...
    Found op http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.html?articlekey=2930

  6. Deformation
    Change in the surface profile of wearing course due to high stress of traffic or high temperatures.
    Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/visitor-contributions.php

  7. Deformation
    Def`or·ma'tion noun [ Latin deformatio : confer French déformation .] 1. The act of deforming, or state of anything deformed. Bp. Hall. 2. Transformation; change of shape.
    Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/D/25

  8. deformation
    A change from the normal size or shape. Also called deformity. A deformation can be present at birth (congenital) or develop after birth (acquired). ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
    Found op http://www.mondofacto.com/facts/dictionary?deformation

  9. deformation
    (de″for-ma´shәn) deformity, especially an alteration in shape or structure. the process of adapting in shape or form. elastic deformation temporary elongation of tissue when a prolonged force has been applied. See also creep. plastic deformation&nb...
    Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001



  1. Deformation
    • (n.) Transformation; change of shape. • (n.) The act of deforming, or state of anything deformed.
    Found op http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning/deformation/

  2. deformation
    (from the article `topology`) branch of mathematics, sometimes referred to as `rubber sheet geometry,` in which two objects are considered equivalent if they can be continuously ...
    Found op http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/d/25

  3. Deformation
    [engineering] In materials science, deformation is a change in the shape or size of an object due to an applied force (the deformation energy in this case is transferred through work) or a change in temperature (the deformation energy in this case is transferred through heat). The first case...
    Found op http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deformation_(engineering)

  4. deformation
    1. a change for the worse
    2. alteration in the shape or dimensions of an object as a result of the application of stress to it
    3. the act of twisting or deforming the shape of something (e.g., yourself)

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  5. Deformation
    The act of distorting or changing the shape or dimensions of a structural element or body resulting from forces or stresses.
    Found op http://www.areforum.org/up/GeneralStructures/JOIST%20AND%20STRUCTURAL%20GLO

  6. deformation
    any dimensional deviation from the standard geometrical form
    Found op http://www.electropedia.org/iev/iev.nsf/display?openform&ievref=806-15-80

  7. Deformation
    [meteorology] Deformation is the rate of change of shape of fluid bodies. Meteorologically, this quantity is very important in the formation of atmospheric fronts, in the explanation of cloud shapes, and in the diffusion of materials and properties. ...
    Found op http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deformation_(meteorology)

  8. Deformation
    [mechanics] Deformation in continuum mechanics is the transformation of a body from a reference configuration to a current configuration. A configuration is a set containing the positions of all particles of the body. Contrary to the common definition of deformation, which implies distortion...
    Found op http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deformation_(mechanics)

  9. deformation
    1) Damage 2) Distortion 3) Harm 4) Impairment
    Found op http://www.mijnwoordenboek.nl/EN/crossword-dictionary/deformation/1

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