Inertia

(in-er'-she-ah). Sluggishne . In physics, the inability of matter to change its condition except by means of an external force. In physiology, inactivity of any organ or function of the body. I. of Drugs, lack of power, from inferior quality, to produce cos to mary physiologic reactions. I., Intestinal, torpor of intestinal action, or peristalsis. I., Time. Time. I., Uterine, the failure or sluggishm uterine contractions in labor. In extremis (in eks-tre'-mis). A Latin phrase, meaning at the end; at the point of death or in extreme danger of speedy death. Indumentum (in-du-men' -turn). In biology, the plumage of a bird or the pubescence of a plant.