What's the difference between flapping and slapping?
Flapping
Definition:
(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Flap
Example Sentences:
(1) 14 patients with painful neuroma, skin hyperesthesia or neuralgic rest pain were followed up (mean 20 months) after excision of skin and scar, neurolysis and coverage with pedicled or free flaps.
(2) A distally based posterior tibial artery adipofascial flap with skin graft was used for the reconstruction of soft tissue defects over the Achilles tendon in three cases and over the heel in three cases.
(3) Our results show that stenosis of about one-third of the original external diameter of the artery and vein of the pedicle in our model did not have any significant influence on the survival of the flap and ligation of the femoral artery distal to the branch to the flap did not produce any statistical difference in the viability of the flap.
(4) The haemodynamics and affecting factors of the acute random skin flap and the methods for monitoring its viability were studied.
(5) The general tendency of gradual CBF reduction from the pedicle to the distal end of all the flaps was observed.
(6) This report adds another modification of the standard gastrocnemius muscle flap: transtibial transposition of the muscle through the posterior cortex.
(7) The immediate reconstruction either by local flaps or by free grafts.
(8) Linton flap operation was performed in 202 patients with postphlebitic syndrome complicated by evident ulceration 64% of patients were followed up for 1-14 years.
(9) It was treated by the method of free autogenous gingival graft on the labial side and gingivectomy by flap on the palatal side.
(10) Osteocutaneous flaps from the foot are being utilized more for thumb and digit reconstruction.
(11) The difference from the Hughes flap is that the blood supply is maintained through two tubed pedicles of conjunctiva and Muller's muscle, rather than an apron of conjunctiva.
(12) These observations lead to the hypothesis that acidosis quenches fluorescence in distal skin flaps.
(13) The most common complications in breast augmentation surgery with homologous fat grafts obtained from fresh cadavers are presented, showing subsequent surgical procedures to reconstruct the breasts of such patients through use of silicone prostheses and muscle flaps from the latissimus dorsi.
(14) Both acquired defects were covered by two different cross-finger flap techniques, despite extensive scarring of the adjacent finger.
(15) Based on a limited experience we have found that triangular flap ureteroplasty is a worthwhile means of repeat reimplantation of the obstructed ureter and perhaps provides a better alternative than transureteroureterostomy.
(16) Is there not enough material available, can neck-, breast-or forehead flaps cover the defect, although they do not fulfill the demands for a satisfactory restoration of specific function.
(17) We present our initial experience with a new method of increasing the survival of acute skin flaps through stress conditioning using heat shock and recovery.
(18) We conclude that although the tissue expansion technique yields acceptable results, the TRAM flap yields superior aesthetic results in terms of both appearance and consistency.
(19) The usual approach to the inferior orbit has been through a subciliary skin incision and dissection of a skin flap to the orbital rim.
(20) Exteriorization is accomplished by mobilizing 2 lateral skin flaps from the perineum and joining them with the inverted U flap to reach the vagina.
Slapping
Definition:
(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Slap
(a.) Very large; monstrous; big.
Example Sentences:
(1) A series of hierarchical multiple regressions revealed the effects of Surgency, Agreeableness, Conscientiousness, Emotional Stability, and Intellect on evoking upset in spouses through condescension (e.g., treating spouse as stupid or inferior), possessiveness (demanding too much time and attention), abuse (slapping spouse), unfaithfulness (having sex with others), inconsiderateness (leaving toilet seat up), moodiness (crying a lot), alcohol abuse (drinking too much alcohol), emotional constriction (hiding emotions to act tough), and self-centeredness (acting selfishly).
(2) Shaky phone footage of the raid that circulated online showed the vigilantes kicking, slapping and insulting the men, with one of them slumped naked on the ground during the attack.
(3) The debate about the future ownership of Royal Bank of Scotland was kickstarted on Wednesday just hours before the bank was slapped with a fine for rigging Libor.
(4) Her target was Raymond Young, whose response, according to witnesses in Droylsden's Cotton Tree pub, was to slap Atkinson with the back of his hand.
(5) The discovery of "serious failings" in the sale of these so-called interest rate swaps comes as the banking industry is mired in controversy about manipulating interest rates following the record-breaking £290m fine slapped on Barclays on Wednesday.
(6) Bartra slaps a header just wide of the near post and high.
(7) I've had your typical Australian dad come up after the show, slap me on the back, go bright red and say, "Well done, mate, well done."
(8) 2.54pm BST Photograph: Bloomberg TV Shares in Pfizer have risen over 1.6% in early trading in New York, as Wall Street traders react to the news that the company's third bid for AstraZeneca has been slapped down.
(9) For years we’ve been told to slap on sunscreen to protect against the harmful effects of the sun’s UV rays.
(10) The senior officials signed off on how the CIA would interrogate top al-Qaida suspects - whether they would be slapped, pushed, deprived of sleep or subjected to waterboarding.
(11) Rachel Dolezal identifying as African American is highly unusual, experts say Read more The adopted brother of Rachel Dolezal has accused her of giving African Americans a “slap in the face” by co-opting their racial struggles after growing up with all the advantages of a white, middle-class girl.
(12) It’s not just the slapping you or beating you on the feet, it’s the way they wake you in the middle of the night in that shitty room where you’ve tried so hard to sleep,” the prisoner said above the noise of fellow inmates and their relatives.
(13) This may be triggered by a research note from UBS analysts, who have slapped a 'sell' rating on Royal Mail shares and set a target price of 450p.
(14) She scraped her fingernails on my neck, and slapped my face.
(15) "They shouldn't just get away with a slap," said Paul Gaines, 54.
(16) The coalition government has allowed more than 10,000 perpetrators of domestic violence to get away with an apology and slap on the wrist, Yvette Cooper , the shadow home secretary, will say on Monday.
(17) Chelsea v Bournemouth: Premier League – as it happened Read more Mourinho’s post-match gloom reflected as much, his criticisms of the officials all rather half-hearted given the fact that, when he has lambasted perceived mistakes this term, he has been slapped down with heavy fines, a stadium ban and a threat of another to come.
(18) Chindamo's trial, the following year, heard how the teenager, who came to Britain from Italy at the age of five, sneered as he slapped, punched and then stabbed the headteacher.
(19) On Thursday, they slapped a button on the streak, winning 1-0 over the Arizona Diamondbacks in walk-off fashion.
(20) Why was an import ban not slapped on ash immediately the disease was discovered in February?