distance

distance
The measure of space between two objects. [L. distantia, fr. di-sto, to stand apart, be distant]
- focal d. the d. from the center of a lens to its focus.
- infinite d. the limit of distant vision, the rays entering the eyes from an object at that point being practically parallel. SYN: infinity.
- interarch d. 1. the vertical d. between the maxillary and mandibular arches under conditions of vertical dimensions which must be specified; 2. the vertical d. between maxillary and mandibular ridges. SYN: interalveolar space, interridge d..
- interocclusal d. 1. the vertical d. between the opposing occlusal surfaces, assuming rest relation unless otherwise designated; SYN: interocclusal rest space (1). 2. SYN: freeway space.
- interridge d. SYN: interarch d..
- large interarch d. a large d. between the maxillary and mandibular arches; may also imply an excessive vertical dimension. SYN: open bite (1).
- pupillary d. the d. between the center of each pupil; the major reference points in measuring for fitting of spectacle frames and lenses.
- reduced interarch d. an occluding vertical dimension which results in an excessive interocclusal d. when the mandible is in rest position, and in a reduced interridge d. when the teeth are in contact.
- small interarch d. a small d. between the maxillary and mandibular arches. SYN: close bite.
- sociometric d. some measurable degree of mutual or social perception, acceptance, and understanding; hypothetically, greater sociometric d. is associated with more inaccuracy in evaluating a relationship ( e.g., it is easier to understand and deal with a native than a foreigner).

* * *

dis·tance (disґtəns) the measure of space intervening between two objects or two points of reference.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

Игры ⚽ Поможем написать реферат
Synonyms:

Look at other dictionaries:

  • distance — [ distɑ̃s ] n. f. • 1223; lat. distantia 1 ♦ Longueur qui sépare une chose d une autre. ⇒ 1. écart, écartement, éloignement, 1. espace, étendue, intervalle. Distance entre deux lieux. Distance d un point à un autre, de la Terre à la Lune. Évaluer …   Encyclopédie Universelle

  • Distance — Dis tance, n. [F. distance, L. distantia.] 1. The space between two objects; the length of a line, especially the shortest line joining two points or things that are separate; measure of separation in place. [1913 Webster] Every particle attracts …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • distance — [dis′təns] n. [ME distaunce < OFr distance < L distantia < distans, prp. of distare, to stand apart < dis , apart + stare, STAND] 1. the fact or condition of being separated or removed in space or time; remoteness 2. a gap, space, or… …   English World dictionary

  • distance — DISTANCE. s. fém. L espace, l intervalle d un lieu à un autre. La distance des lieux. La distance d une ville à l autre. [b]f♛/b] On le dit aussi Du temps. La distance des temps. Il y a une grande distance depuis l Empire des Assyriens jusqu à l… …   Dictionnaire de l'Académie Française 1798

  • distance — DISTANCE. s. f. L espace, l intervalle qu il y a d un lieu à un autre. La distance des lieux. la distance qu il y a d un lieu à un autre. On le dit aussi du temps. La distance des temps. il y a une grande distance depuis l Empire des Assiriens… …   Dictionnaire de l'Académie française

  • distancé — distancé, ée (di stan sé, sée) adj. Dépassé à la course. Ce cheval d abord distancé par les autres coureurs.    Fig. Distancé dans la carrière des honneurs par des compétiteurs plus heureux.    Absolument. Un cheval distancé. Vous serez distancé …   Dictionnaire de la Langue Française d'Émile Littré

  • Distance — Dis tance, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Distanced}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Distancing}.] 1. To place at a distance or remotely. [1913 Webster] I heard nothing thereof at Oxford, being then miles distanced thence. Fuller. [1913 Webster] 2. To cause to appear as …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Distance — Saltar a navegación, búsqueda Distance ( distancia en inglés) puede referirse a: Distance, un disco de Hikaru Utada Distance, una película de Hirokazu Koreeda Obtenido de Distance Categoría: Wikipedia:Desambiguación …   Wikipedia Español

  • Distance (EP) — Distance EP by Antagonist A.D Released 2007 Genre M …   Wikipedia

  • distance — ► NOUN 1) the length of the space between two points. 2) the condition of being far off; remoteness. 3) a far off point or place. 4) an interval of time or relation. 5) the full length or time of a race or other contest. 6) Brit. Horse Racing a… …   English terms dictionary

  • distance — [n1] interval, range absence, ambit, amplitude, area, bit, breadth, compass, country mile*, expanse, extension, extent, farness, far piece*, gap, good ways*, heavens, hinterland, horizon, lapse, length, objective, orbit, outpost, outskirts,… …   New thesaurus

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”