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.../skwɒʃ/) is a term used in medicine to refer to the act of compressing or flattening something, often in the context of injuries. * [[Flattening (psychology)|Flattening]]: In psychology, this term refers to the reduction in the intensity of one

...ing on another part of the body, such as a nerve. It can also describe the flattening of soft tissues, such as the breast, that occurs during a mammogram (X-ray ...ing on another part of the body, such as a nerve. It can also describe the flattening of soft tissues, such as the breast, that occurs during a mammogram (X-ray

...ronounced: plat-ee-bay-zee-uh) is a medical condition characterized by the flattening or abnormal angulation of the base of the skull. ...nd the [[Foramen magnum|foramen magnum]] is increased. This results in the flattening of the base of the skull. It is often associated with [[Basilar invaginatio

...inator]], which is responsible for pulling back the angle of the mouth and flattening the cheek area, aiding in chewing and facial expression.

...inator]], which is responsible for pulling back the angle of the mouth and flattening the cheek area.

...term "compression bra" comes from the garment's function of compressing or flattening the chest area. "Gynecomastia bra" is derived from the medical condition [[

...h-lee) is a medical condition characterized by an asymmetrical distortion (flattening of one side) of the skull. It is a common condition, particularly in infant

...ely, when the ciliary muscle relaxes, the zonular fibers are pulled tight, flattening the lens, reducing its optical power for far vision.

1. '''[[Affective flattening]]''' or blunted affect: This refers to a reduction in the range and intensi

...ed to its normal outward movement. This paradoxical movement is due to the flattening of the diaphragm, which occurs in severe [[emphysema]], a type of COPD.

.... In a medical context, it is used metaphorically to describe a process of flattening or smoothing, similar to the action of a rolling pin on dough.

Pes planus is a condition characterized by a flattening or loss of the [[arch]] of the foot. It can occur in one foot or both feet.

* [[Plagiocephaly]]: A condition characterized by an asymmetrical distortion (flattening of one side) of the skull. It is a common finding at birth and may be the r

...prominent hallucinations, thought disorder, mood disorder, or significant flattening of affect.