Repeated applications of Premise 2 ( each time starting with one fewer grains ), eventually forces one to accept the conclusion that a heap may be composed of just one grain of sand ( and consequently, if one grain of sand is still a heap, then removing that one grain of sand to leave no grains at all still leaves a heap of sand ; indeed a negative number of grains must also form a heap ).

Repeated or prolonged compression of the nerve results in ischemia and ultimately edema above and below the source of the pressure ( I ).

Repeated compression in this area can cause cartilage degeneration, with the cartilage flattening and gradually becoming less springy and shock absorbing.

Repeated structural failures of aircraft types occurred in 1954, when 2 de Havilland Comet C1 jet airliners crashed due to decompression caused by metal fatigue, and in 1963-4, when the vertical stabilizer on 4 Boeing B-52 bombers broke off in mid-air.

Repeated holding can result in a boxer being penalized or ultimately disqualified.

Repeated stimuli over a period of about 10 seconds eventually lead to sufficient delivery of calcium, and an increase in muscle contraction to normal levels, which can be demonstrated on electromyography by increasing amplitude of repeated compound muscle action potentials.

Repeated and severe instances by a single lawyer or firm can result in eventual disbarment.

Repeated motions must be " so devoid of merit and be so frivolous that they can be described as a flagrant abuse of the system, have no reasonable probability of success, lack reasonable or probable cause or excuse, and are clearly meant to abuse the processes of the courts and to harass the adverse party than other litigants.

Repeated attacks can be prevented by different drugs used to reduce the serum uric acid levels.

Repeated infection of the extremities can lead to chronic swelling ( lymphadenitis ).

Repeated failures can lead to disenrollment.

Repeated cuts can be made to reduce the entire sheet to one size of pages without wasted paper.

Repeated or over-dosage can result in renal failure and death through depression of the respiratory system.

Repeated bleeds into a joint capsule can cause permanent joint damage and disfigurement resulting in chronic arthritis and disability.

Repeated use of hand tools can precede the condition, as well as arthritis or injury.

Repeated visits over an extended period of time can actually kill the tree.

Repeated effusions may require chemical ( talc, bleomycin, tetracycline / doxycycline ), or surgical pleurodesis, in which the two pleural surfaces are scarred to each other so that no fluid can accumulate between them.

Repeated use can loosen the head, and if the wedge or expander fails, the head will fly from the handle.

Repeated bursts by a Taser can be lethal as evidenced by the death of the Polish immigrant Robert Dziekanski in the Vancouver, BC airport where he died after the RCMP officer, in spite of his training, repeatedly stunned him with a Taser.

Repeated monotonously for long periods, starting with a subdued tuk and building up to an even volume and tempo, the latter varying from 108 to 121 per minute and can continue with as many as 204 notes.

Repeated use in this manner is believed to cause damage to the heart and muscles, which can ultimately result in the user's death.

Repeated repairs to teeth can lead to pulpal inflammation and necrosis, root canal therapy and the eventual necessity for crowns in lieu of fillings.

Repeated interaction or repeated price competition can lead to the price above MC in equilibrium.

Repeated release of insects can eventually wipe out a population, though it is often more useful to consider controlling the population rather than eradicating it.

Repeated depositions can be carried out to increase the thickness of films as desired.

Repeated rectal examinations are a cornerstone of colic diagnosis, as many large intestinal conditions can be definitively diagnosed by this method alone.

Repeated delinquencies or public record entries can lower the score and trigger what is called a negative credit rating or adverse credit history.

Repeated inflammatory reactions causes vessel dilation and thickening of the affected lymphatic vessels, which can compromise function.

Repeated flexing can damage both contact and contactless smart cards, and adverse climatic conditions can reduce the reliability of contact smartcards.

Repeated blows to the head are known to gradually cause permanent brain damage.

Repeated paracentesis and treatment of the underlying cause is the mainstay of treatment.

Repeated or severe electric shock which does not lead to death has been shown to cause neuropathy.

* Repeated presentation of a stimulus will cause a decrease in reaction to the stimulus.

Repeated attempts will cause the car to be immobilized.

* Repeated stimulation, including via Dix-Hallpike maneuvers, cause the nystagmus to fatigue or disappear temporarily.

Repeated platelet donations at short intervals will cause the venipuncture site to scar.

Repeated conversion between analog and digital can also cause loss.

Repeated exposure to wood dust can cause chronic bronchitis, emphysema, " flu-like " symptoms, and cancer.

Repeated swearing or abusive behavior on the part of the user would cause Dr. Sbaitso to " break down " in a " PARITY ERROR " before resetting himself.

Repeated concussion of the foot is probably the cause in many cases.

Repeated origin and loss of adhesive toepads in geckos.

Repeated experiences of stereotype threat can lead to a vicious circle of diminished confidence, poor performance and loss of interest in the relevant area of achievement.