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ALTITUDE ACCLIMATIZATION [1 record]

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Record 1 2002-02-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Musculoskeletal System
DEF

A slow physiological adaptation from prolonged exposure to significantly reduced atmospheric pressure.

OBS

altitude acclimatization: term and definition standardized by NATO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
DEF

Lente adaptation physiologique à une pression atmosphérique sensiblement réduite, adaptation résultant d'une exposition prolongée.

OBS

accoutumance à l'altitude: terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Sistema musculoesquelético (Medicina)
DEF

Adaptación fisiológica lenta que resulta de la exposición prolongada a una presión atmosférica significativamente reducida.

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