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Backward conduction, i.e., a reversed flow of ions or electrical impulses, especially used when speaking of disturbances in cardiac rhythm.  

A method of stopping arterial bleeding. A needle is placed through the tissues over a severed artery and then turned around and down so that it is passed back through the tissues under the artery. This compresses the vessel.  

Behind or to the area posterior to the cecum.  

To the back part of the mouth or the area behind the mouth.  

Action in a reverse direction.  

A budgetary reduction; a cutback in the amount of funds allocated for a purpose. A plastic surgery procedure where surface tissues are excised to achieve the tightening or contraction of a scar.  

To instruct a person in a skill or trade different from the person’s previous work.  

Capable of being drawn back or in.