In the English system, torque is measured in âfoot-poundsâ or âinch-poundsâ. 1  In the Metric system, torque is measured in âNewton-metersâ. 2  8.851 inch-pounds = 1 Newton-meter. 3  1 foot-pound = 12 inch-pounds. 4  16 ounce-inches = 1 inch-pound. 5  1 Newton = 1 kilogram-meter per second squared. 6  Torque = Force x Moment Arm.
congenital rubella syndrome. CRS. Infection of the fetus early in a pregnancy, caused by transplacental transmission of the rubella virus and leading to a wide range of problems including spontaneous abortion, stillbirth, or major birth defects of the heart, eyes, or central nervous system, including deafness.
General Discussion. Stiff-person syndrome (SPS) is a rare acquired neurological disorder characterized by progressive muscle stiffness (rigidity) and repeated episodes of painful muscle spasms. Muscular rigidity often fluctuates (i.e., grows worse and then improves) and usually occurs along with the muscle spasms.