Definition of Transverse wave

1. Noun. (physics) Any wave in which the direction of disturbance is perpendicular to the direction of travel ¹

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Medical Definition of Transverse wave

1. Waves in which the direction of the oscillation is perpendicular (transverse) to the direction of the wave propagation. Examples include plucked strings and electromagnetic waves in free space or air. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Transverse Wave

transverse septum
transverse sinus
transverse sinus of pericardium
transverse tarsal articulation
transverse tarsal joint
transverse temporal convolutions
transverse temporal gyri
transverse temporal sulci
transverse tibiofibular ligament
transverse vein of face
transverse vein of scapula
transverse veins of neck
transverse velum
transverse vesical fold
transverse wave (current term)
transversectomy
transversely
transverses
transversion
transversion mutation
transversions
transversity
transversocostal
transversospinal muscle
transversospinalis muscle
transversourethralis
transversovertical index
transversus

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