Definition of acupressure : the application of pressure (as with the thumbs or fingertips) to the same discrete points on the body stimulated in acupuncture that is used for its therapeutic effects (such as the relief of tension or pain) â compare shiatsu
The SVI is the volume, in milliliters, occupied by 1 gram of settled activated sludge, and it is a measure of the settling characteristics of the sludge.
contraction of the two ventricles. In every cardiac cycle, the amount of blood ejected from the left ventricle can be measured as the stroke volume (SV). Cardiac output (CO) is the measure of how effectively the heart is working, and is the product of SV and heart rate (HR).