NCIt definition : A unit of force in the CGS system defined as the force that accelerates a mass of
one gram at the rate of one centimeter per second squared. One dyne is equal to 10E-5
newton and 2.248E-6 pound of force.;
Alternative definition : CDISC: A unit of force defined as the force that accelerates a mass of one gram at
the rate of one centimeter per second squared. One dyne is equal to 1E-5 Newton and
2.248E-6 pounds of force. (NCI);