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Traction
[Internet radio] Traction was an internet radio service built to run in the background of PC games, by STICKMAN Entertainment. The small client streamed low-bitrate music of five different Genres: Classics, Remixes, Rock, Electronic, and Hip-Hop. Each channel is divided into a number of "int... Found op http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Traction_(Internet_radio)
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[n] - (orthopedics) the act of pulling on a bone or limb (as in a fracture) to relieve pressure or align parts in a special way during healing Found op http://www.webdictionary.co.uk/definition.php?query=traction
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Traction is a non-surgical treatment option for broken or incorrectly positioned bones, e.g., the spine. It involves putting a steady pulling force onto the spinal column (backbone) in order to correct the position of misaligned bones of spine, and to hold them in place while healing takes place.
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the use of tension to hold a body part in place or to correct or prevent an alignment problem Found op http://www.medichecks.com/glossary.cfm?ltr=T
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The drawing or pulling of a limb or the spine.
Found op http://www.gadsbywicks.co.uk/uploaded/3822.pdf
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Traction: In medicine, a procedure for manually pulling a part of the body to a beneficial effect. See traction, orthopedic. Found op http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.html?articlekey=11442
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<dentistry> The act of drawing or pulling the teeth. ... (08 Jan 1998) ... Found op http://www.mondofacto.com/facts/dictionary?traction
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noun (orthopedics) the act of pulling on a bone or limb (as in a fracture) to relieve pressure or align parts in a special way during healing; `his leg was in traction for several days` Found op http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=traction
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(trak´shәn) the exertion of a pulling force, such as along the long axis of something. It may be applied to a fractured bone or dislocated joint to maintain proper position and facilitate healing, or, in obstetrics, along the axis of the pelvis to aid in delivery when the fetus is in a diffic... Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001
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• (n.) The adhesive friction of a wheel on a rail, a rope on a pulley, or the like. • (n.) Attraction; a drawing toward. • (n.) The act of drawing, or the state of being drawn; as, the traction of a muscle. • (n.) Specifically, the act of drawing a body along a plane by motive po... Found op http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning/traction/
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(from the article `bone disease`) Traction counteracts muscle pull on the skeleton and is used to reduce and stabilize fractures and to prevent muscle shortening. Traction is applied ... Found op http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/t/69
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(from the article `railroad`) Diesel-electric locomotives appeared in the 1920s. Individual locomotive units provided up to 5,000 horsepower, a figure equal to all the ... In the first half of the 20th century, advances in railroad technology and operating practice were limited. One of the most far-... Found op http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/t/69
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[album] Traction is the first album by New Zealand rock band Supergroove. It was released in 1994 by RCA Records{ref|0}, debuting at #1 on the National Album Charts and quickly reaching platinum status.{ref label|1|2|a} Before the band could record their second album, creative differences fo... Found op http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Traction_(album)
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[organization] Traction is a progressive non-profit organization promoting civic engagement, based in the city of Durham, North Carolina. Traction`s goal is to inform, inspire and connect a growing social network of left-leaning 20- and 30-somethings. The organization focuses on raising awar... Found op http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Traction_(organization)
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[engineering] Traction refers to the maximum frictional force that can be produced between surfaces without slipping. The units of traction are those of force, or if expressed as a coefficient of traction (as with coefficient of friction) a ratio. ==Traction== Traction is defined as:..a phys... Found op http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Traction_(engineering)
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[orthopedics] In orthopedic medicine, traction refers to the set of mechanisms for straightening broken bones or relieving pressure on the spine and skeletal system. There are two types of traction: skin traction and skeletal traction. ==Modern techniques== It is largely replaced now by more... Found op http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Traction_(orthopedics)
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Erosional movement of particles by rolling, sliding and shuffling along the eroded surface. Occurs in all erosional mediums (air, water, and ice). Found op http://www.physicalgeography.net/physgeoglos/t.html
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One of two methods by which an elevator is moved, whereby the elevator is 'pulled' up by cables; traction refers to the friction developed between the hoist ropes and drive sheave Found op http://www.thyssenkruppelevator.com/glossary.html
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Type: Term Pronunciation: trak′shŭn Definitions: 1. The act of drawing or pulling, as by an elastic or spring force. 2. A pulling or dragging force exerted on a limb in a distal direction. Found op http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=93037
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In oils, the movement of one paint layer over another. Found op http://www.rexart.com/glossary.html
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Traction is a therapeutic method to relieve pain by stretching and realigning the spine. Placing a stretch on the spine separates the vertebrae and helps to relieve direct nerve pressure and stress on the vertebral discs. Cervical traction is a common conservative treatment for a herniated disc in t... Found op http://www.spine-health.com/glossary/t/traction
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In oils, the movement of one paint layer over another. Found op http://www.rexart.com/glossary.html
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[agency] Traction is an interactive advertising agency based in San Francisco. Their clients includes Alibaba.com, Adobe Systems, Bank of America, Cabot Creamery, California Bank and Trust, Camelbak, Intuit, Intel, Livescribe, Meebo, Robert Half International, Salesforce.com, SAP, and Shutte... Found op http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Traction_(agency)
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[Interactive Advertising Agency] ... Found op http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Traction_(Interactive_Advertising_Agency)
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[company] Traction is a branding agency located in Cincinnati, Ohio. They produce identity development work for a variety of local, national, and international brands. ==History== Anthony "Tony" James Neary, an award-winning designer and illustrator, founded Traction in March 2007. The first... Found op http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Traction_(company)
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