Qualitative and quantitative factor deficiencies can affect the function of the coagulation pathways. Factor V and factor II (prothrombin) mutations are examples of qualitative deficiencies and are the most common inherited predisposing factors for blood clots.
Definition. A comma splice is a run on sentence, where two or more independent clauses are 'spliced' or split by a comma. A comma splice is considered a significant English error.
In the second of a six part guide to splicing, Sailing Today takes a look at a double braid eye splice, a neat-looking but tricky splice. Double braid lines with a polyester core are commonly used for a variety of low stretch running rigging roles such as halyards, reefing and control lines. This splice is a real money saver as there are potentially a lot of these splices within a yachtâs running rigging. Donât try your first time on used rope. New rope is more slippery and hasnât yet been stretched and compacted between core and cover, so is much easier to work and splice. Also thicker rope is less fiddly to work, with more space between core and cover, so try your first splice on 12mm diameter or larger. See our guide to a three-strand eye-splice here.