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Occlusive (other)
In phonetics, an occlusive is a consonant in which the vocal tract is closed or blocked off. Occlusive may also refer to: *Occlusive, a type of moisturizer See also * Occlusion (other) *Occlusive dressing An occlusive dressing is an air- and water-tight trauma medical dressing used in first aid. These dressings are generally made with a waxy coating so as to provide a total seal, and as a result do not have the absorbent properties of gauze pads ... * Non-occlusive disease * Occlusive pessary * Occlusive vascular disease {{disambig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Occlusive
In phonetics, an occlusive, sometimes known as a stop, is a consonant sound produced by occluding (i.e. blocking) airflow in the vocal tract, but not necessarily in the nasal tract. The duration of the block is the ''occlusion'' of the consonant. An occlusive may refer to one or more of the following, depending on the author: * Stops, or more precisely, oral stops—also known as plosives—are oral occlusives, where the occlusion of the vocal tract stops all airflow—oral and nasal. :Examples in English are ( voiced) , , and ( voiceless) , , . * Nasals, also known as nasal stops, are nasal occlusives, where occlusion of the vocal tract shifts the airflow to the nasal tract. :Examples in English are , , and . * Affricates such as English , are partial occlusives. Typically ''stops'' and ''affricates'' are contrasted, but affricates are also described as ''stops with fricative release'', contrasting with ''simple stops'' (= plosives). * Implosives, in which the airstream d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moisturizer
A moisturizer, or emollient, is a Cosmetics, cosmetic preparation used for protecting, moisturizing, and lubricating the Human skin, skin. These functions are normally performed by Sebaceous gland, sebum produced by healthy skin. The word "emollient" is derived from the Latin verb ''mollire'', to soften. Mechanism of action In the human body, water constantly evaporates from the deeper layers of the skin through an effect known as transepidermal water loss. By regulating its water content, human skin naturally maintains a dry, easily shed surface as a Innate immune system#Anatomical barriers, barrier against pathogens, dirt, or damage, while protecting itself from drying out and becoming brittle and rigid. The ability to retain moisture depends on the lipid bilayer between the corneocytes, dead skin cells. Moisturizers modify the rate of water loss, with active ingredients of moisturizers falling into one of two categories: occlusives and humectants. ''Occlusives'' form a hydr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Occlusion (other)
Occlusion may refer to: Health and fitness * Occlusion (dentistry), the manner in which the upper and lower teeth come together when the mouth is closed * Occlusion miliaria, a skin condition * Occlusive dressing, an air- and water-tight trauma dressing used in first aid * Vascular occlusion, blockage of a blood vessel ** Vascular occlusion training, or blood flow restriction training, a technique done by some bodybuilders Other uses * Ambient occlusion, a shading method used in 3D computer graphics * Occluded front, part of cyclone formation * Occlusion culling, or hidden surface determination, a 3D computer graphics process * Occlusion effect, an audio phenomenon * Occlusive, in phonetics See also * Occlusion training (other) * Occultation, when one object is hidden by another object that passes between it and the observer * Occlusive (other) In phonetics, an occlusive is a consonant in which the vocal tract is closed or blocked off. Occlusive may also re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Occlusive Dressing
An occlusive dressing is an air- and water-tight trauma medical dressing used in first aid. These dressings are generally made with a waxy coating so as to provide a total seal, and as a result do not have the absorbent properties of gauze pads. They are typically used to treat open, or "sucking," chest wounds ( open pneumothorax) to prevent a tension pneumothorax (a serious complication of a simple pneumothorax). In that case, they are commonly made with an opened side that lets air go out but not in. They are also used in conjunction with a moist sterile dressing for intestinal evisceration. Occlusive dressings come in various forms, including petrolatum Petroleum jelly, petrolatum (), white petrolatum, soft paraffin, or multi-hydrocarbon, CAS number 8009-03-8, is a semi-solid mixture of hydrocarbons (with carbon numbers mainly higher than 25), originally promoted as a Topical medication, topica ... gauze, which sticks to the skin surrounding the wound using petrolatu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Non-occlusive Disease
Non-occlusive disease (NOD) or Non-occlusive mesenteric ischaemia (NOMI) is a life-threatening condition including all types of mesenteric ischemia without mesenteric obstruction. It mainly affects patients above 50 years of age who suffer from cardiovascular disease (myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure or aortic regurgitation), hepatic, chronic kidney disease or diabetes mellitus. It can be triggered also by a previous cardiac surgery with a consequent heart shock. It represents around 20% of cases of acute mesenteric ischaemia. Pathophysiology Non-occlusive mesenteric ischemia occurs due to severe vasoconstriction of mesenteric vessels supplying the intestine. Acute abdominal pain is the only early acute symptom in those patients, which makes early diagnosis difficult. Diagnosis CT angiography Computed tomography angiography (also called CT angiography or CTA) is a computed tomography technique used for angiography—the visualization of arteries and veins—thr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Occlusive Pessary
A pessary is a prosthetic device inserted into the vagina for structural and pharmaceutical purposes. It is most commonly used to treat stress urinary incontinence to stop urinary leakage and to treat pelvic organ prolapse to maintain the location of organs in the pelvic region. It can also be used to administer medications locally in the vagina or as a method of contraception. Pessaries come in different shapes and sizes, so it is important that individuals be fitted for them by health care professionals to avoid any complications. However, there are a few instances and circumstances that allow pessaries to be purchased without a prescription or without seeking help from a health care professional. Some side effects may occur if pessaries are not sized properly or regularly maintained, but with the appropriate care, pessaries are generally safe and well tolerated. History Early use of pessaries dates back to the ancient Egyptians, as they described using pessaries to treat p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
