macromotion
Refers to large-scale, visible, or significant movement between two parts that are intended to be fixed or stable. In technical and medical contexts, it specifically describes the displacement of a component, such as a prosthetic implant, relative to its surrounding structure.
Exemplos
3 de 5The loose bolt caused noticeable macromotion in the bicycle frame during the test ride.
The loose bolt caused noticeable macromotion in the bicycle frame during the test ride.
The clinical study monitored the macromotion of the spinal fusion device to ensure long-term stability.
The clinical study monitored the macromotion of the spinal fusion device to ensure long-term stability.
There is some macromotion in this door hinge that makes it feel really flimsy.
There is some macromotion in this door hinge that makes it feel really flimsy.
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of the 'macro' lens on a camera—it sees big things clearly. Macromotion is motion big enough to be seen clearly by the eye, unlike 'micro' motion.
Quiz rápido
The surgeon was concerned that ________ at the hip joint interface would prevent the bone from healing correctly.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: macromotion
Exemplos
The loose bolt caused noticeable macromotion in the bicycle frame during the test ride.
everydayThe loose bolt caused noticeable macromotion in the bicycle frame during the test ride.
The clinical study monitored the macromotion of the spinal fusion device to ensure long-term stability.
formalThe clinical study monitored the macromotion of the spinal fusion device to ensure long-term stability.
There is some macromotion in this door hinge that makes it feel really flimsy.
informalThere is some macromotion in this door hinge that makes it feel really flimsy.
Macromotion at the bone-implant interface is a primary mechanical factor in the failure of orthopedic fixations.
academicMacromotion at the bone-implant interface is a primary mechanical factor in the failure of orthopedic fixations.
Our engineering team identified macromotion issues in the prototype chassis that need to be addressed before mass production.
businessOur engineering team identified macromotion issues in the prototype chassis that need to be addressed before mass production.
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
subject to macromotion
subject to macromotion
limit macromotion
limit macromotion
zero macromotion
zero macromotion
Frequentemente confundido com
Micromotion refers to microscopic movements (often measured in microns), whereas macromotion is large enough to be seen or measured with standard tools.
Notas de uso
The term is almost exclusively used in engineering, physics, and orthopedic medicine. It usually carries a negative connotation, implying that a structure is failing or unstable.
Erros comuns
Learners often use 'macromotion' when they simply mean 'movement'. Use it only when discussing the relative movement of parts that should ideally be static.
Dica de memorização
Think of the 'macro' lens on a camera—it sees big things clearly. Macromotion is motion big enough to be seen clearly by the eye, unlike 'micro' motion.
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Greek 'makros' (large or long) and the Latin 'motio' (movement or motion).
Padrões gramaticais
Quiz rápido
The surgeon was concerned that ________ at the hip joint interface would prevent the bone from healing correctly.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: macromotion
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