Beyond the political purpose of free speech, the First Amendment provides American people with a marketplace of ideas.. Rather than having the government establish and dictate the truth, freedom of speech enables the truth to emerge from diverse opinions.
cerclage. [ 1 serklÄzhâ²] 2  1 an orthopedic procedure in which the ends of an oblique bone fracture or the chips of a broken patella are bound together with a wire loop or a metal band to hold them in position until healed.
Why a Cervical Cerclage May Not Be the Answer. Cervical cerclage, a procedure in which a band of very thick thread is used to stitch the cervix closed much like a drawstring purse, may be recommended in cases of cervical incompetence. ... more Â».