Swelling. Swelling (edema) is a build-up of water in the tissues. This can be caused by retaining salt and water due to medicines or heart, liver, or kidney failure. It can sometimes be due to poor nutrition, pelvic tumors, or a blockage in the veins or lymph system.
Reactance, denoted X, is a form of opposition that electronic components exhibit to the passage of alternating current (alternating current) because of capacitance or inductance. In some respects, reactance is like an AC counterpart of DC (direct current) resistance.
Maximum Tolerable Period of Disruption (Definition). The maximum time an activity or resource can be unavailable before irreperable harm is caused to the organization. As part of a Business Impact Analysis, a maximum tolerable period of disruption should be estimated for each key activity within the organization.