Anatomic barrier definition

Anatomic barrier means the limit of motion imposed by anatomic structure, the limit of passive motion.

Examples of Anatomic barrier in a sentence

  • The innate immune system comprises several defen- sive barriers: − Anatomic barrier: skin and mucous membranes; − Physiological barrier: temperature, pH, lysozymes and circulating factors such as interferon and complement; − Inflammatory barrier: cellular and chemical media- tors of the inflammatory response (histamine, acute phase proteins, fibrin, kinin); − Phagocytic barrier (see below).

  • The association acts as Springville’s partner in the operation of the electric enterprise fund.

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