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Access: A person's ability to obtain affordable medical care on a timely basis.

Minimum Access: In the Uruguay Round Agreement on Agriculture, countries are obliged to provide minimum levels of imports for products subject to tariffication. Access is assured by tariff-rate quotas.

htaccess: Apache directory-level configuration file which can be used to password protect or redirect files. As a note of caution, make sure you copy your current .htaccess file before editing it, and . . . View Full Definition

Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA): A method of digital wireless communications transmission allowing a large number of users to access a single radio-frequency channel without interference. Each user is given a unique time sl . . . View Full Definition

Access Point: A networking connection device that is also known as the base station. This is a wireless hardware connection device that connects to a wired network to create wireless operation. Its point . . . View Full Definition

Accessory Shoe: Metal or plastic fitting on the top of the camera which supports accessories such as viewfinder, rangefinder, or flash gun.

Static Random Access Memory (SRAM): SRAM is a type of memory that is faster and more reliable than the more common DRAM (dynamic RAM). The term static is derived from the fact that it doesn't need to be refreshed like dynamic . . . View Full Definition

Access Veto Systems: Type of reunion registry system. The veto is a document filed by one party to the adoption which registers that person's refusal to be contacted or denial of release of identifying informati . . . View Full Definition

Attic Access: An opening that is placed in the drywalled ceiling of a home providing access to the attic.

Geographic Accessibility: Health plan accessibility, generally determined by drive time or number of primary care providers in a service area.