truss

Physiology

(noun)

A bandage and belt used to hold a hernia in place.

Related Terms

  • inguinal hernia
  • inguinal canal
Art History

(noun)

A structure made up of one or more triangular units made from straight beams of wood or metal, which is used to support a structure as in a roof or bridge.

Related Terms

  • vault
  • corbel
  • lintel

Examples of truss in the following topics:

  • Inguinal Hernia

    • The hernia truss is intended to contain a reducible inguinal hernia within the abdomen.
    • In addition, most trusses with older designs are not able to effectively contain the hernia at all times because their pads do not remain permanently in contact with the hernia.
    • The more modern variety of truss is made with non-intrusive flat pads and comes with a guarantee to hold the hernia securely during all activities.
  • Post-and-Lintel Construction

    • Post-and-lintel is one of the four ancient structural methods of building; the others are corbel, arch-and-vault, and truss.
  • Characteristics of Romanesque Architecture

    • The majority of buildings have wooden roofs, generally consisting of a simple truss, tie beam, or king post form.
    • In the case of trussed rafter roofs, they are sometimes lined with wooden ceilings in three sections like those that survive at Ely and Peterborough cathedrals in England.
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