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unfortunately (oh) and Loop (medicine)


unfortunately (oh)



used when you are mentioning a fact that you wish were not true
::Unfortunately, you were out when we called.

Loop (medicine)


loop


1. A fold or doubling of a thread, cord, rope, etc, through which another thread, cord, etc, can be passed, or which a hook can be hooked into; an eye, as of metal; a staple; a noose; a bight. "That the probation bear no hinge, nor loop To hang a doubt on." (Shak)

2. A small, narrow opening; a loophole. "And stop all sight-holes, every loop from whence The eye of Reason may pry in upon us." (Shak)

3. A curve of any kind in the form of a loop.

4. A wire forming part of a main circuit and returning to the point from which it starts.

5. <physics> The portion of a vibrating string, air column, etc, between two nodes; called also ventral segment. Loop knot, a single knot tied in a doubled cord, etc. So as to leave a loop beyond the knot.

Origin: Cf. Ir. & Gael. Lub loop, noose, fold, thong, bend, lub to bend, incline.

Source: Websters Dictionary