AGSM

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A form of anti-G straining maneuver — Any of various techniques to increase G-tolerance and reduce G-LOC incidences that involve emptying the lungs while straining the muscles to force oxygenated blood to the brain. Most common techniques include visualizing a walnut held between one's buttocks, and trying to crush it, or tensing the abdominal and chest muscles, possibly while bent over at the hips.

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nounAGSM (plural AGSMs)

plural AGSMs

  1. abbreviationAbbreviation of anti-G straining maneuver.

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