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isokinetic exercise - 2 dictionary results

i⋅so⋅ki⋅net⋅ic ex⋅ercise

[ahy-soh-ki-net-ik, -kahy-]
–noun
1. exercise or a program of exercises to increase muscular strength, power, and endurance based on lifting, pulling, or pushing variable weight or resistance at a constant speed.
2. any specific exercise of this type.

Origin:
1955–60; iso- + kinetic
i·so·ki·net·ic exercise     (ī'sō-kə-nět'ĭk, -kī-)  Pronunciation Key 
n.   Exercise performed with a specialized apparatus that provides variable resistance to a movement, so that no matter how much effort is exerted, the movement takes place at a constant speed. Such exercise is used to test and improve muscular strength and endurance, especially after injury.

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