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air-gap technique (medicine) and purdah (oh)


air-gap technique (medicine)


air-gap technique
Chest radiography performed using a space between the subject and Film instead of a grid to absorb scattered radiation; usually requires a target-Film distance of 10 feet.


purdah (oh)



[Date: 1800-1900; Language: Hindi; Origin: parda 'screen, veil']
the custom in some Muslim and Hindu societies in which women stay indoors or cover their faces so that men cannot see them
in purdah
::The bride remains in purdah until the wedding.
a period of being alone, especially to keep something secret
::18 months of self-imposed purdah