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Movement of the hand which deflects its longitudinal axis toward the radius (q.v.). It causes the head of radius (q.v.) to press against the capitulum of humerus (q.v.) and may lead to irritation known as "tennis elbow." Tool design should minimize radial deviation. Strength of grasp is diminished in radial deviation.
MedicalPhysical TherapyTechnologyWhen the absolute density of a gas is compared to the density of air. The comparison of two values makes it relative. Air has a relative density of 1.0.
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