DEFINITION of 'Mixed Economic System'. An economic system that features characteristics of both capitalism and socialism. A mixed economic system allows a level of private economic freedom in the use of capital, but also allows for governments to interfere in economic activities in order to achieve social aims. This type of economic system is less efficient than capitalism, but more efficient than socialism. Next Up.
tively.6 The most clinically useful definition of macrosomia is a weight below which âmacro-Fetal macrosomia, arbitrarily defined as a birth weight of more than 4,000 g (8 lb, 13 oz) complicates more than 10 percent of all pregnancies in the United States. It is associ-
Aplasia the defective development or congenital. This preview shows pages 2â4. Sign up to view the full content. aplasia The defective development or congenital absence of an organ or tissue. adenectomy The surgical removal of a gland. Muscular dystrophy a group of more than 30 genetic diseases that are characterized by progressive weakness and degeneration of the skeletal muscles without affecting the nervous system. umbilicus The pit in the center of the abdominal wall that marks where the umbilical cord was attached before birth. adenosclerosis Abnormal hardening of a gland or ...