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hypogravity (medicine) and obstacle (medicine)


hypogravity (medicine)


hypogravity
Condition wherein the force of gravity is less than or is decreased below that on the surface of the earth. This is expressed as being between 0 and 1 g.


obstacle (medicine)


obstacle


That which stands in the way, or opposes; anything that hinders progress; a hindrance; an obstruction, physical or moral. "If all obstacles were cut away. And that my path were even to the crown." (Shak)

Synonym: Impediment, obstuction, hindrance, difficulty. See Impediment, and Obstruction.

Origin: F, fr. L. Obstaculum, fr. Obstare to withstand, oppose; ob (see Ob-) + stare to stand. See Stand. And cf. Oust.

Source: Websters Dictionary