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Definition of Conductance
1. Noun. A material's capacity to conduct electricity; measured as the reciprocal of electrical resistance.
Generic synonyms: Electrical Phenomenon
Definition of Conductance
1. n. Conducting power; -- the reciprocal of resistance. A suggested unit is the mho, the reciprocal of the ohm.
Definition of Conductance
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Medical Definition of Conductance
1. 1. A measure of conductivity; the ratio of the current flowing through a conductor to the difference in potential between the ends of the conductor; the conductance of a circuit is the reciprocal of its resistance. 2. The ease with which a fluid or gas enters and flows through a conduit, air passage, or respiratory tract; the flow per unit pressure difference. (05 Mar 2000)