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conduction Definition

con·duc·tion (kən duks̸hən)

noun

  1. a conveying, as of liquid through a channel, esp. in plants
  2. Physics
    1. transmission of electricity, heat, etc. through a material
    2. conductivity
  3. Physiol. the transmission of nerve impulses

Etymology: L conductio: see conduct

conduction Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • impulse: The damage slows or prevents conduction of impulses through the nerve.
  • heat: Does not prevent the conduction of heat through panes.
  • electricity: The metal of the sample is of no conceivable use for mechanical purposes, or for the conduction of electricity.

Converse of object

  • slow: Digoxin also acts indirectly by increasing parasympathetic activity via the vagus nerve, further slowing atrioventricular node conduction.
  • allow: Material contact would allow conduction, thus eliminating the reflective insulation effect.

Adjective modifier

  • thermal: Thermal conduction from the body is 25 times greater in water than dry, still air.
  • cardiac: Recent technological advances have refined the ability of pacemakers to mimic physiological cardiac conduction.
  • electrical: H Understand how bonding in metals can be used to explain electrical conduction.

Modifies a noun

  • velocity: NCS show slowing of conduction velocity across the elbow.
  • electron: We consider two resonant quantum dots, each containing a single excess conduction band electron, whose spin embodies the qubit.
  • defect: ECG monitoring is required, as conduction defects may occur, and particular care is needed in dosing in the presence of cardiac failure.
  • abnormality: Sensory action conduction abnormalities were present in 91 % .
  • pathway: In order for the channel to respond to the appropriate ligand they have specific regulatory domains attached to the ion conduction pathway.
  • disturbance: We proceeded to investigate why the incidence of conduction disturbances increase with age.

Noun used with modifier

  • nerve: Asked how nerve conduction studies work at which point bell went thank goodness.
  • proton: This same extended network also supports proton conduction, a flow of positive electricity that occurs much faster than the diffusion of ions.
  • heat: Heat conduction through the chimney leading to the ignition of the thatch has been the subject of recent research.
  • ion: In order for the channel to respond to the appropriate ligand they have specific regulatory domains attached to the ion conduction pathway.
  • impulse: Local anesthetic agents may be administered intradermally or subcutaneously to block impulse conduction in local nerve fibers.
  • bone: Who is a bone conduction hearing aid suitable for?

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