conversion mechanism
1Conversion disorder — Classification and external resources ICD 10 F44 ICD 9 300.11 …
2conversion — [kən vʉr′zhən, kən vʉr′shən] n. [ME conversioun < OFr conversion < L conversio < pp. of convertere: see CONVERT] 1. a converting or being converted; specif., a) a change from lack of faith to religious belief; adoption of a religion b) a …
3conversion — 1. SYN: transmutation. 2. An unconscious defense mechanism by which the anxiety which stems from an unconscious conflict is converted and expressed symbolically as a physical symptom; transformation of an emotion …
4mechanism — 1. An arrangement or grouping of the parts of anything that has a definite action. 2. The means by which an effect is obtained. 3. The chain of events in a particular process. 4. The detailed description of a reaction pathway. [G. mechane, a… …
5mechanism — noun /ˈmɛkənɪzm/ a) Within a machine or machinery; any mechanical means for the conversion or control of motion, or the transmission or control of power b) Any …
6conversion — Synonyms and related words: Fabianism, about face, abstraction, abuse, abuse of office, accommodation, adaptation, adjustment, adoption, alteration, amelioration, annexation, apostasy, appropriation, architecture, assembly, befoulment, betterment …
7Internal conversion — This article is about the nuclear process. For the chemical process, see Internal conversion (chemistry). Internal conversion is a radioactive decay process where an excited nucleus interacts with an electron in one of the lower atomic orbitals,… …
8Caliber conversion sleeve — A number of different devices exist whose function is to non permanently alter a firearm to allow it to fire a different cartridge than the one it was originally designed to fire. These devices are called by many names, including caliber… …
9Reaction mechanism — In chemistry, a reaction mechanism is the step by step sequence of elementary reactions by which overall chemical change occurs.[1] Although only the net chemical change is directly observable for most chemical reactions, experiments can often be …
10Deathbed conversion — Russian Orthodox icon of The Good Thief in Paradise (Moscow School, c. 1560) A deathbed conversion is the adoption of a particular religious faith shortly before dying. Making a conversion on one s deathbed may reflect an immediate change of… …
