It is the sum of the grades of tenderness (0 = not tender, 1 = tender, 2 = tender and causes wince, and 3 = tender, causes wince and effort to withdraw) elicited by applying firm pressure over the joint margin of articular joints (shoulders, elbow, wrists, hips).t is the sum of the grades of tenderness (0 = not tender, 1 = tender, 2 = tender and causes wince, and 3 = tender, causes wince and effort to withdraw) elicited by applying firm pressure over the joint margin of articular joints (shoulders, elbow, wrists, hips).
Definitions for EcosystemËÉk oÊËsÉªs tÉm, Ëi koÊ-. ecosystem(noun) a system formed by the interaction of a community of organisms with their physical environment. ecosystem(Noun) A system formed by an ecological community and its environment that functions as a unit.
ecosystem. the fundamental unit in ecology, comprising the living organisms and the nonliving elements interacting in a certain defined area.In more sophisticated terms, a biotic community living in its biotope. 1  Facebook. 2  Twitter.cosystem. the fundamental unit in ecology, comprising the living organisms and the nonliving elements interacting in a certain defined area.