induction

in·duc·tion (in duk′s̸hən)

noun

an inducting or being inducted; installation, initiation, etc.
Archaic an introduction; preface or prelude
an inducing, or bringing about
a bringing forward of separate facts or instances, esp. so as to prove a general statement
Embryology the influence of one tissue upon the development of adjacent tissue, as by the diffusion of a chemical substance to nearby tissue
Logic reasoning from particular facts or individual cases to a general conclusion; also, a conclusion reached by such reasoning
Math. a method of proving a theorem which holds true for all whole numbers greater than or equal to some first number, by demonstrating that it holds true for the first number and by showing that, if it holds true for all the subsequent numbers preceding a given number, then it must hold for the next following number
Physics
1. the act or process by which an electric or magnetic effect is produced in an electrical conductor or magnetizable body when it is exposed to the influence or variation of a field of force
2. the transference of the explosive mixture of air and fuel from the carburetor to the cylinder of an internal-combustion engine

Etymology: OFr < L inductio

Logical reasoning
inference, rationalization, generalization, conclusion, ratiocination, judgment, conjecture; see also reason 2.
The process of electrical attraction
electric induction, magnetic induction, electromagnetic action, electrostatic induction; see electricity 2.
The process of being initiated
initiation, installation, introduction, ordination, consecration, instatement, investiture, conscription, entrance into service; see also draft 6, installation 1, selection 1.

Preposition: of

anesthesia: Some anesthetists pass stomach tubes prior to induction of anesthesia to empty the stomach.
ovulation: Title The use of metformin to augment the induction of ovulation in obese infertile patients with polycystic ovary syndrome.
aneuploidy: There was also some evidence for the induction of aneuploidy ( 8 ).

Converse of object

harden: The gears were all hobbed from the solid, shaved, induction hardened and honed to produce the correct tooth form.

Adjective modifier

hypnotic: Place a tape recorder approximately where a patient would sit and run through a hypnotic induction and suggestions.
electromagnetic: The theory part covers the basics of electromagnetic induction.
inhalational: An inhalational induction of anesthesia is usually very easy to perform with halothane which is not irritating to the airway.
electro-magnetic: The principles of electro-magnetic induction are used in the generator to produce electricity at about 22,000 volt.
intravenous: Many children express a preference for intravenous anesthetic induction.
thorough: Golden Rule No 3 - Carry out a thorough induction Allows the employer to'set out their stall ' to new employees.

Modifies a noun

loop: Induction loop at left window of the box office.
coil: The pendulum's motion can be detected using an induction coil.
chemotherapy: It is conceivable that the incorporation of ATRA in induction chemotherapy is related to the development of this rather rare complication of APL.
motor: Accurate and dynamic control of standard AC induction motors without measuring speed is not easy.
program: An induction training program is provided for all new trustees.

Noun used with modifier

ovulation: Women with invasive ovarian tumors were no more likely to have been exposed to any ovulation induction agents.
misoprostol: One baby died as a result of uterine rupture after misoprostol induction, but otherwise outcomes for the babies were similar.
remission: Preliminary results indicated a high remission induction rate with the human CD52 antibody, CAMPATH-1H.
gym: The Gym is for 16yrs and over, and a gym induction is required for the Bodyzone Gym.
apoptosis: There appear to be two different pathways of ECM remodeling and apoptosis induction in POAG.

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