Crowned Condition: A lane conditioning pattern that places a larger amount of oil in the center of the lane to assist the ball and help guide it to the pocket. Promotes high scores at the expense of talent. See block or blocked lanes and flat condition.

 

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Crowned Condition: A lane conditioning pattern that places a larger amount of oil in the center of the lane to assist the ball and help guide it to the pocket. Promotes high scores at the expense of talent. Se . . . View Full Definition

Operant Conditioning: A process by which the results of the persons behavior determine whether the behavior is more or less likely to occur in the future.

Overspeed Condition: A condition of the propeller operating system in which the propeller is operating above the RPM for which the governor control is set. This causes the propeller blades to be in a lower angle . . . View Full Definition

Mind-Body Conditioning: The Pilates Method stresses the blend of Western and Eastern approaches to well-being. The Western approach is dynamic, with the emphasis on motion, muscle tone, and strength. The Eastern ap . . . View Full Definition

Pavolovian Conditioning: Elicitation of a response by a stimulus that normally does not elicit that response. The response is one that is mediated primarily by the autonomic nervous system (such as salivation or a c . . . View Full Definition

Intersex Condition: A condition in which an individual shows intermingling, in various degrees, of the characteristics of each sex, including physical form, reproductive organs, and sexual behavior.

Hyper Kinetic Condition: A disease-illness or health condition caused or contributed by excessive exercise.

Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC): Meteorological conditions expressed in terms of visibility, distance from clouds, and ceiling less than minima specified for visual meteorological conditions (VMC).

Pre-Existing Condition: In group health insurance, generally a condition for which an individual received medical care during the three months immediately prior to the effective date of coverage.

Medical Condition: A condition may also be a disease or a sign of a disease.