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COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS
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high
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This is a high amplitude burst of contractions that start in the stomach and are propagated distally into the lower small bowel.
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After eating, although intraluminal pressure does not increase appreciably, the number of high amplitude propagating contractions increases.
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These are claimed to be fatigue-resistant to cope with the high amplitude vibrations that are generated by fast stunters.
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To date, no data are available about the neurohumoral mechanisms underlying high amplitude propagated contraction onset.
low
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It is possible that a dilated colon would generate only very low amplitude contractions that are not distinguished during manometric studies.
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These low amplitude propagated contractions are reported to be more frequent.
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
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The current warming of the Pacific Ocean is unequaled in amplitude .
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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A stock index does not oscillate with such frightening amplitude as we have witnessed recently unless to announce some tectonic change ahead.
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After menopause theses daily rhythms decline in amplitude towards zero.
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He is able to specify a rule for what that amplitude should be.
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It is possible that a dilated colon would generate only very low amplitude contractions that are not distinguished during manometric studies.
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Should the value of a variable be represented by the amplitude of the output or by the location of nodes?
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The amplitude histogram shown in Fig. 1 c scored 190 using this procedure.
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The duration and amplitude of rebound pressure increased as the distension volume increased.
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These ultradian rhythms are present in adults also, even though their amplitude is less than that of the 24-hour rhythm.