Placement of a measured amount of space in an area under a denture base or removable partial framework to eliminate tissue contact or pressure or to make room for impression material.
Differences in elevation and slope on the earth surface.
In psychology, pertains to a response conditioned to a stimulus associated with the termination or absence of noxious stimulation.
The process of making something better or easier.
The thing sought by a plaintiff in a lawsuit; usually whatever it is that would make the plaintiff whole or at least compensate for the injury. For example, in a malpractice suit the plaintiff may ask for money; a physician suing a hospital for denial of privileges may ask that her privileges be reinstated. The term “relief” may also refer to that which has been granted by the court, or in general to the fact that the plaintiff won or lost the suit (“relief was denied”).
The alleviation or removal of a distressing or painful symptom.