Sentences with phrase «stiffening of»

These complications are caused by the stiffening of the pelvic symphysis when a female reaches adulthood, which is generally at about 8 months of age.

Another way to look at this is that mental «stiffness» ultimately contributes to stiffening of the physical joints.

Watch for intense staring, lashing or twitching tails, ears turned back or flattening, unsheathing of the claws, engaging in the «butt - wiggle,» stiffening of the legs and shoulders, and lowering the head.

As seen above, stiffening of the body and quivering in dogs is often a signal of noticing prey.

They are often characterized by stiffening of the neck and legs, stumbling and falling over, uncontrollable chewing, paddling of the limbs, loss of bladder control and violent shaking and trembling.

That permit would be required in addition to other breeder license requirements.The ordinance, given final approval by commissioners last week, also includes a stiffening of fines for various violations of the animal code.The revisions, the first to the code in years, were aimed at reducing the number of abandoned and stray animals in town.

It may look like they are getting along fine, but they are communicating by a stare, a stiffening of the body, or other subtle gestures.

Aggression or aggressive behavior is manifested by some type of attack involving teeth that is often preceded by a warning growl or stiffening of the body, usually accompanied by ferocious snarling and blood loss.

Contrary to speculations Ford hasn't made any change to the suspension setup or the dynamics of the EcoSport S. Ford say that further stiffening of the setup would just make the ride quality quite unbearable on our roads.

Stiffening of the body shell improves steering behaviour, feedback during cornering, and tyre noise.

But the Shocks seem to be the most important, as the softening or stiffening of the Magnetic shocks can turn the CTS - V from track monster to city cruiser with the push of a button.

Anyone who experiences cold enough temperatures is going to experience a stiffening of tread rubber in their all season tires as well as a decrease in tire pressure which decreases the amount of traction they will produce.

«Sport» mode activates a noticeably stiffer damper set - up, while «Sport Plus» allows further stiffening of the suspension to achieve maximum longitudinal and lateral acceleration in ultra-dynamic driving situations.

A small nip and a tuck externally, along with some stiffening of the large SUV's aluminium monocoque chassis.

The automaker also claims that the car is quieter at high speeds owing to added noise insulation materials, stiffening of the wheels and better sealing.

The Phase 2 172 made its debut in June 2001, and while the engine was unchanged, this facelifted model gained 16in alloys, a further stiffening of the chassis, xenon headlights, and climate control instead of air con.

Intake of vitamin K2, however, helps protect against this calcification and stiffening of arteries, cutting the risk of cardiovascular disease while supporting strong bones.

Angina is a condition where not enough oxygen reaches the heart muscle and it is most commonly caused by atherosclerosis (stiffening of the blood vessels).

That can be caused in part by stiffening of the ventricular tissue and is tied to hypertension and obesity.

The stiffening of the heart muscle and of the vessels in it can lead to the reduction or stopping of blood flow through the heart, which can in turn lead to less blood flowing to the other organs.

Stiffening of the Arteries.

As noted by O'Keefe (2011) «shoes, often the more expensive ones, can partially cast or splint the foot, causing atrophy of musculature; shortening and stiffening of tendons and ligaments in the feet, ankles, and lower legs; and predisposition to common overuse walking and running injuries including plantar fasciitis, ankle sprain, Achilles tendonitis, hamstring tears, and lower back pain.»

Deficiency of CoQ10 causes stiffening of the walls of the heart which results in incomplete filling of the heart, or diastolic dysfunction, and causes increased heart rate and blood pressure, and can lead to heart failure if not corrected.

Just as calcification causes stiffening of the arteries, it can cause stiffening of muscle tissue as well, leading to cramps and spasms.

This results in a stiffening of our arteries (you can see the arterial response curve in my 4 - min.

These cross-link (where chemical bridges form between our collagen or elastin molecules), resulting in stiffening of tissues and the formation of wrinkles.»

Workers who inhale dust in demolitions or renovations can be at risk for lung cancer, mesothelioma, and asbestosis, a disease that causes scarring and stiffening of lungs.

It requires more metabolic support, and the problem with women with hypertension and CAD is that they develop more stiffening of the left ventricle than men.

It has long been known that flexibility is a major component in the preventative treatment of muscle and tendon strains, but a recent study by Japan's National Institute of Health & Nutrition suggests increased flexibility could also prevent or reverse stiffening of arteries.

Thus, these animals exhibit premature cardiac arrhythmias and stiffening of the arterial wall, and cardiac failure appears to be the main cause of death; yet these tissues are not burdened with an abnormally - high burden of p16Ink4a - senescent cells, and accordingly, ablation p16Ink4a - positive senescent cells in these animals had little tissue - specific or survivorship phenotypic impact.

A lack of elastin causes stiffening of the blood vessels and arteries (vascular stiffness) and reduces blood flow.

They also plan to transform the technology for other diseases such as fibrosis and diabetes, which result in stiffening of otherwise healthy tissue.

Before this study, stair climbing had not been evaluated for its effects on blood pressure and arterial stiffness, which is a thickening and stiffening of the arterial wall.

Those with permanent impairment — usually caused by repeated surgeries or radiation to remove cancerous and noncancerous growths — have scarring and stiffening of the vocal cord mucosa that can lead to a complete loss of the voice.

Fat can also be stored around and in the arteries causing arteriosclerosis, a stiffening of arteries predisposing people to high blood pressure, heart disease and strokes.

The most obvious effects were physical: the slowing down and stiffening of movements.

Two recently published studies in the journals Age and the British Journal of Nutrition (BJN) demonstrate that consuming cocoa flavanols improves cardiovascular function and lessens the burden on the heart that comes with the aging and stiffening of arteries.

Frequent irritability (that is worse after meals and when lying down), back arching, stiffening of the legs, and head turning may be symptoms of reflux.

Not exact matches

The suit, for example, may automatically sense when to stiffen and relax at key body joints to help prevent injury, as well as augment the work done by muscles to help counter the negative impacts of fatigue on performance and injury.

Key senators say they are closing in on a bipartisan compromise to spend tens of billions of dollars to stiffen the immigration bill's border security requirements.

Stiffening the Sinews of the Nations: Economic Infrastructure in the United States, United Kingdom and Canada, British - North American Committee 35, by Simon Webley.

The CEO of Goldman [Lloyd Blankfein] wanted to meet with me because, of course» — he adopts a sardonic tone, a tic that tends to make his handlers stiffen up — ««Goldman Sachs would love to represent you.

Academic moral theory, like preaching, «stiffens the backbone» of one's coreligionists (or co «ideologues) by «convincing people who think like you that they are not alone in their beliefs [and] have the backing of someone who is confident, competent, articulate, and thoughtful.»

Recovered now «the salt savour of the sandy earth» as «the lost heart stiffens and rejoices» in hope of rescue, as Eliot discovered.

Like an ocean - wave caught in a snapshot, or a torrent of lava stiffened by cooling, the mountains and living things of the earth wear the aspect, to those who study them, of a powerful momentum that has become petrified.

Our limbs stiffened, our power of speech ceased, and our hearts beat violently, and only a whisper of the same «Ho hai!»

Pondering this commentary will stiffen the spine of the faithful for preaching, teaching, interpretation and life in the world.

Instead of demoralizing Christians, the persecution has «stiffened their resolve and commitment,» China Source president Brent Fulton said.

I am not constrained by rhythmic nuances of a beguiling education that stiffens and does harden one's flow of the word.

I am not constrained by rhythmic nuances of a beguiling educations that stiffens and does harden one's flow of the word.