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Toy industry
Bean Bag Plush Toy Background Investors who worry about bull and bear markets should consider the alternatives—the moose, lobster, pink pig, platypus, and dolphin markets, just for starters. These stars in the investment firmament "Chocolate the Moose," "Pinchers the... Read more |
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Integumentary System
Integumentary system The human integumentary system is made up of the skin, hair, nails, and associated glands. Its main function is to protect the body. It prevents excessive water loss, keeps out microorganisms that could cause illness, and shields the underlying tissues from external... Read more |
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Frisbee
Frisbee Background Nearly 300 million frisbees have been sold since their introduction 40 years ago, for both organized sports and recreational play. According to Mattel, 90% of Americans have played with this flying toy at one time or another, translating to 15 million... Read more |
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Jonah Jones
Jonah Jones 1909–2000 Jazz trumpeter Influenced by Louis Armstrong Gillespie Blamed for Jones Spitball Notched Strong Album Sales Selected discography Sources It was a rare collection of recorded instrumental music in the 1950s and 1960s that did not include one or more samples of trumpeter... Read more |
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biometrics (biology)
biometrics also known as biostatistics or biometry, in biology, the development and application of statistical and mathematical methods to the analysis of data resulting from biological observations and phenomena. Biometrics is used in clinical trials evaluating the relative effectiveness... Read more |
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tourniquet
tourniquet , compression device used to cut off the flow of blood to a part of the body, most often an arm or leg. It may be a special surgical instrument, a rubber tube, a strip of cloth, or any flexible material that can be tightened to exert pressure. Compression should not be maintained for more... Read more |
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Anatomy of Plants
Anatomy of Plants Plants are the primary producers in Earth's ecosystem. Plants are autotrophic, meaning that they produce their own food (via photosynthesis), and as a result ultimately produce food for the ecosystem's consumers (such as humans). Understanding plant function... Read more |
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Cells
Cells All living organisms are comprised of one or more cells. Most animal cells range in size between 10 and 100 micrometers and have several key elements. The outer layer of a cell, the cell membrane, consists of a phospholipidbilayer, which serves primarily as a barrier... Read more |
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Topical antibiotics
Antibiotics, topical Definition Topical antibiotics are medicines applied to the skin to kill bacteria. Description Some topical antibiotics are available without a prescription and are sold in many forms, including creams, ointments, powders, and sprays. Some widely used topical antibiotics are... Read more |
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