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anti-G straining maneuver

anti-G straining maneuver noun: any of various techniques to increase G-tolerance and reduce G-LOC incidences that involve emptying the lungs while straining the muscles to force oxygenated blood to the brain. Most common techniques include visualizing a walnut held between one's buttocks, and trying to crush it, or tensing the abdominal and chest muscles, possibly while bent over at the hips.

Noun

anti-G straining maneuver (plural anti-G straining maneuvers)

  1. (space flight) Any of various techniques to increase G-tolerance and reduce G-LOC incidences that involve emptying the lungs while straining the muscles to force oxygenated blood to the brain. Most common techniques include visualizing a walnut held between one's buttocks, and trying to crush it, or tensing the abdominal and chest muscles, possibly while bent over at the hips.
    Synonyms:
    AGSM

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pluralanti-G straining maneuvers

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Questions about anti-G straining maneuver

What does anti-G straining maneuver mean?
Anti-G straining maneuver means any of various techniques to increase G-tolerance and reduce G-LOC incidences that involve emptying the lungs while straining the muscles to force oxygenated blood to the brain. Most common techniques include visualizing a walnut held between one's buttocks, and trying to crush it, or tensing the abdominal and chest muscles, possibly while bent over at the hips.
What part of speech is anti-G straining maneuver?
Anti-G straining maneuver is a noun.
What is the plural of anti-G straining maneuver?
The plural of anti-G straining maneuver is anti-G straining maneuvers.

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