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Zonifugal
Passing outward from within any zone or area.
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Zonesthesia
A sensation, as a cord constricting the body. A feeling similar to the sensation caused by a constricting belt wrapped around the waist. This condition is also known as girdle pain.
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Warm zone
In a hazardous materials incident, the area between the hot zone and the cold zone, where decontamination occurs. Only specialized personnel who are appropriately dressed are permitted in this location.
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Transitional zone
The area of the lens of the eye where the epithelial capsule cells change into lens fibers.
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Lung zone
A hypothetical region of the lung defined by the relationship between the degree of alveolar ventilation and pulmonary blood flow (perfusion). Three lung zones have been identified: I, ventilation exceeds perfusion; II, ventilation and perfusion are equal; and III, perfusion exceeds ventilation. Zone I is found in the upper lung field, where gravity impedes perfusion,…
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Hypnogenic zone
Any area of the body that, when pressed on, induces hypnosis.
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Hot zone
In a hazardous materials incident or biohazard laboratory, the area where the hazardous materials are located. This area cannot be entered without protective equipment, special permission, and specialized training.
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Epileptogenic zone
Any area of the brain that after stimulation produces an epileptic seizure.
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Comfort zone
The range of temperature, humidity, and, when applicable, solar radiation and wind in which an individual doing work at a specified rate and in a certain specified garment is comfortable.
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Cold zone
In a hazardous materials incident, an unexposed area where rescue personnel wait for assignments and where the command post is located, which is safe from any potential contamination.
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