In 2011, there were 6,767 new cases of oral cancer in the UK: 4,510 (67%) in men and 2,257 (33%) in women, giving a male:female ratio of around 20:10.[ 1-4 ] The crude incidence rate shows that there are 15 new oral cancer cases for every 100,000 males in the UK, and 7 for every 100,000 females.
A strut is a structural component designed to resist longitudinal compression. Struts provide outwards-facing support in their lengthwise direction, which can be used to keep two other components separate, performing the opposite function of a tie.
stringer-brace consisting of a longitudinal member to strengthen a fuselage or hull. structural member-support that is a constituent part of any structure or building. strut-brace consisting of a bar or rod used to resist longitudinal compression.. (Building) a structural member, such as a beam or prop, used to stiffen a framework. 4. (Instruments) a sliding loop, usually of leather, attached to the cords of a drum: used to change its tension. 5. a pair; two, esp of game birds: a brace of partridges.