Medical term:
fit
fit
(fit),1. An attack of an acute disease or the sudden appearance of some symptom, such as coughing.
2. A convulsion.
3. (plural) epilepsy.
4. In dentistry, the adaptation of any dental restoration, for example, of an inlay to the cavity preparation in a tooth, or of a denture to its basal seat.
[A.S. fitt]
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fit
(fĭt)n.
1. Medicine
a. A seizure or convulsion, especially one caused by epilepsy.
b. The sudden appearance of a symptom such as coughing or sneezing.
2. A sudden outburst of emotion: a fit of jealousy.
3. A sudden period of vigorous activity.
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fit
Dentistryverb To adapt a denture to its basal seat in the jaw.
Medspeak
adjective In good health; as in, “Mr Peterson is a fit 82-year-old who came to my clinic complaining of right-sided weakness.”
noun A paroxysm—e.g., a tussive fit.
Neurology
noun Convulsion, seizure.
Sexology
adjective Sexually attractive; as in, “That person looks fit.”
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fit
(fit)1. An attack of an acute disease or the sudden appearance of some symptom, such as coughing.
2. A convulsion.
3. See: epilepsy
4. dentistry The adaptation of any dental restoration, e.g., of an inlay to the cavity preparation in a tooth, or of a denture to its basal seat.
[A.S. fitt]
Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012
fit
A sudden acute attack of any disorder, especially an epileptic seizure.Collins Dictionary of Medicine © Robert M. Youngson 2004, 2005
fit
(fit)1. In dentistry, adaptation of any dental restoration, e.g., of an inlay to the cavity preparation in a tooth, or of a denture to its basal seat.
2. A convulsion.
3. Epileptic seizure.
[A.S. fitt]
Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012
Patient discussion about fit
Q. I mean what this fitness is all about….. I know nutritious diet is important for good health but why is the need for fitness …..I mean what this fitness is all about…..
A. Fitness can help you live longer and has been proven to help the body, muscles, bones not age as much as if you were inactive...
Q. What does the concept of fitness stands for?
A. Dagmar said it well.
Q. what does fitness include?
A. The term 'fitness' refers to general fitness (a state of health and well-being) and specific fitness (the ability to perform specific aspects of sports or occupations).Physical fitness is the functioning of the heart, blood vessels, lungs, and muscles to function at optimum efficiency, therefore, it is now defined as the body’s ability to function efficiently.
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FITC
Abbreviation for fluorescein isothiocyanate.
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FITC
Abbreviation for fluorescein isothiocyanate.
Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012
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