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inertiaIn physics, the tendency of an object to remain in a state of rest or uniform motion until an external force is applied, as described by Isaac Newton's first law of motion (see Newton's laws of motion). How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Surgical removal of the colon may be an option for people with severe symptoms caused by colonic inertia. The delayed gastric emptying identified in patients with STC may be a component of pangastrointestinal tract abnormality in these patients or due to colonic inertia, as it has been shown in animals and humans. |
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