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Entropy
Medical Definition: | The measure of that part of the heat or energy of a system which is not available to perform work. Entropy increases in all natural (spontaneous and irreversible) processes. (From Dorland, 28th ed) |
Guide Notes: | a principle of thermodynamics wherein "heat or energy of a system is not available to perform work"; no qualif |
Previously Indexed: | Thermodynamics (1966-1996) |
Entropy Medical Definitions and Terms
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