(Science: radiobiology) The length of a single cycle of a wave, usually measured from crest-to-crest. For electromagnetic waves, the wavelength determines the type (radio, infrared, visible, ultraviolet, x-Ray, gamma-ray) of radiation, in the case of visible light, wavelength determines the colour of the light.
Synonyms for Lax: chaotic (adjective) amorphous, anarchical, anarchistic, blurry, chaotic, cluttered, confused, deformed,
Joint laxity, familial: Introduction. Joint laxity, familial: A very rare syndrome characterized mainly by loose joints. Joint dislocations tend to occur mainly in the shoulders, hips and kneecap. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Joint laxity, familial is available below.