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Gravity, Altered

Medical Definition:	A change in, or manipulation of, gravitational force. This may be a natural or artificial effect.
Guide Notes:	natural or artificial; /adv eff permitted
Also Called:	Gravity, Artificial
Previously Indexed:	Gravitation (1966-1994)

Gravity, Altered Categories.

	Hypergravity - Condition wherein the force of gravity is greater than or is increased above that on the surface of the earth. This is expressed as being greater than 1 g.
	Hypogravity - Condition wherein the force of gravity is less than or is decreased below that on the surface of the earth. This is expressed as being between 0 and 1 g.

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