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STATIC COMPLIANCE [2 records]

Record 1 1994-07-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Applications of Automation
DEF

The maximum amount of displacement per unit of load applied to the mechanical interface.

OBS

Contrast with dynamic compliance. See compliance.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Automatisation et applications
DEF

Déplacement maximal de l'interface mécanique par unité de charge qui lui est appliquée.

OBS

S'oppose à complaisance dynamique.

Spanish

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Record 2 1991-12-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Respiratory System
DEF

Pulmonary compliance calculated by measuring lung volumes and corresponding distending pressures at intervals during which breathing is interrupted transiently.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareil respiratoire
CONT

La compliance statique des poumons des enfants augmente avec la taille. Elle est plus grande que la compliance dynamique des poumons.

OBS

Équivalent et contexte tirés de la base de données PASCAL.

Spanish

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