WEIGHTLESSNESS COUNTERMEASURE
\wˈe͡ɪtləsnəs kˈa͡ʊntəmˌɛʒə], \wˈeɪtləsnəs kˈaʊntəmˌɛʒə], \w_ˈeɪ_t_l_ə_s_n_ə_s k_ˈaʊ_n_t_ə_m_ˌɛ_ʒ_ə]\
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Techniques and routines designed to prevent or reverse unwanted effects of weightlessness experienced during actual and simulated space flight, including physiologic changes related to removal of gravitational loading. Specific measures include creation of artificial gravity, exercise, low-level lower body negative pressure, and use of anti-deconditioning devices. (From Nicogossian, Space Physiology and Medicine, 2d ed, pp294-297)
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