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distraction [dɪˈstrækʃən] n
1. the act or an instance of distracting or the state of being distracted 2. something that serves as a diversion or entertainment 3. an interruption; an obstacle to concentration 4. (Psychology) mental turmoil or madness ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
distraction noun 1. disturbance, interference, diversion, interruption Total concentration is required with no distractions. 2. entertainment, recreation, amusement, diversion, pastime, divertissement, beguilement every conceivable distraction from shows to bouncy castles 3. frenzy, madness, desperation, hysteria, mania, insanity, delirium, derangement A very clingy child can drive a parent to distraction. Translations distraction [dɪˈstrækʃən] n (from concentration) → distraction f, dérangement m to be a distraction from sth → détourner l'attention de qch (= entertainment) → divertissement m distraction n no pl (= lack of attention) → Unaufmerksamkeit f (= interruption: from work etc) → Ablenkung f (= entertainment) → Zerstreuung f (= anxiety) → Ruhelosigkeit f, → Unruhe f; (= distraught state) → Verstörung f; to love somebody to distraction → jdn wahnsinnig lieben; to drive somebody to distraction → jdn zum Wahnsinn or zur Verzweiflung treiben distraction [dɪsˈtrækʃ/ən] n a. (interruption) → distrazione f; (entertainment) → distrazione, diversivo b. (distress, madness) to drive sb to distraction → far impazzire qn distraction [dɪsˈtrækʃ/ən] n a. (interruption) → distrazione f; (entertainment) → distrazione, diversivo b. (distress, madness) to drive sb to distraction → far impazzire qn How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Distraction osteogenesis has recently assumed an important role in the correction of craniofacial anomalies, particularly for the treatment of potentially life-threatening, deformity-associated upper airway obstruction and respiratory dysfunction in neonates. Muscle regeneration and fiber-type transformation during distraction osteogenesis. The fixator is used to create an environment in which distraction osteogenesis takes place. |
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