Yahoo Web Search

Search results

1. Dictionary

   mechanism

   /ˈmɛkənɪz(ə)m/

   noun

   • 1. a system of parts working together in a machine; a piece of machinery: "a third motor powers the tape eject mechanism" Similar apparatusmachineappliancetooldeviceimplementutensilinstrumentcontraptioncontrivancegadgettacklestructuresysteminformal:gizmomachineryworkingsworksmovementmotionactiongeargearswheelscomponentsmotorenginepower sourceinformal:innardsgutsprocedureprocesssystemoperationmethodtechniqueworkingsmeansmediumagencychannelchannelsvehiclestructure
   • 2. a natural or established process by which something takes place or is brought about: "the immune system's mechanism for detecting pathogens" Similar procedureprocesssystemoperationmethodtechniqueworkingsmeansmediumagencychannelchannelsvehiclestructure
   • ▪ a contrivance in the plot of a literary work: "his"
   • 3. the doctrine that all natural phenomena, including life and thought, can be explained with reference to mechanical or chemical processes.

   Word Origin mid 17th century: from modern Latin mechanismus, from Greek mēkhanē (see machine).

   Scrabble Points: 18

   • M

     3

   • E

     1

   • C

     3

   • H

     4

   • A

     1

   • N

     1

   • I

     1

   • S

     1

   • M

     3

   Powered by Oxford Dictionaries

   More definitions, origin and scrabble points

2. link.springer.com › article › 10Acceleration Function Evaluation and Selection for on-Orbit ... -...

   link.springer.com › article › 10

   • Cached

   9 hours ago · The moving mechanism carrying detectors is designed to expand the imaging width under a confident satellite attitude and reduce unnecessary maneuvering. The mechanism can move to specific focal plane positions, satisfying imaging for different areas. The movements will inevitably lead to vibration in the optical system.

3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Sustainable_Development_GoalsSustainable Development Goals - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Sustainable_Development_Goals

   • Cached

   9 hours ago · Enhance North-South-South and triangular regional international cooperation on and access to science, technology and innovation and enhance knowledge sharing on mutually agreed terms, including through improved coordination among existing mechanisms, in particular at the United Nation level and through a global technology facilitation mechanism.

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › EmotionEmotion - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Emotion

   • Cached

   9 hours ago · Definitions. The Lexico definition of emotion is "A strong feeling deriving from one's circumstances, mood, or relationships with others". Emotions are responses to significant internal and external events.

5. medicinequestionbank.com › mcconnells-sign-seen-inMcConnell's sign seen in - Medicine Question Bank

   medicinequestionbank.com › mcconnells-sign-seen-in

   • Cached

   9 hours ago · McConnell’s sign is defined as right ventricular free wall akinesis with sparing of the apex. Typically this looks as if the apex of the RV is a trampoline bouncing up and down while the rest of the RV remains still. This finding is not sensitive, but in a small study was specific for an acute PE.

6. browsegrades.net › singlePaper › 415936Questions, Answers and Rationales - Browsegrades

   browsegrades.net › singlePaper › 415936

   • Cached

   9 hours ago · Respiratory Med-Surg Exam Review | Questions, Answers and Rationales The nurse explains that the purpose of mucus is to: a. warm the air entering the lungs. b. trap particles and bacteria. c. protect the cilia. d. clean the sinus cavity. Mucus traps particles and bacteria that may be in the inspired air. A patient with emphysema presents to the emergency room with severe dyspnea; O2 saturation ...