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Definition of Deflexion
1. Noun. The amount by which a propagating wave is bent.
2. Noun. The movement of the pointer or pen of a measuring instrument from its zero position.
3. Noun. The property of being bent or deflected.
Exact synonyms: Bending, Deflection
Generic synonyms: Physical Property
Specialized synonyms: Wind Deflection, Windage, Refractiveness, Refractivity
Generic synonyms: Physical Property
Specialized synonyms: Wind Deflection, Windage, Refractiveness, Refractivity
4. Noun. A turning aside (of your course or attention or concern). "A deflection from his goal"
Exact synonyms: Deflection, Deviation, Digression, Divagation, Diversion
Generic synonyms: Turn, Turning
Specialized synonyms: Red Herring
Derivative terms: Deflect, Deflect, Deflect, Deflect, Deviate, Deviate, Digress, Divagate, Diversionary, Diversionist, Divert
Generic synonyms: Turn, Turning
Specialized synonyms: Red Herring
Derivative terms: Deflect, Deflect, Deflect, Deflect, Deviate, Deviate, Digress, Divagate, Diversionary, Diversionist, Divert
Definition of Deflexion
1. n. See Deflection.
Definition of Deflexion
1. [n -S]
Medical Definition of Deflexion
1. Term used to describe the position of the foetal head in relation to the maternal pelvis in which the head is descending in a nonflexed or extended attitude. Origin: de-+ L. Flexio, a bending, fr. Flecto, pp. Flexum, to bend (05 Mar 2000)
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