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pointed pointed
pointed. 1. Rough masonry finish made by a pick or pointing tool, with a picked face (i.e. with only the coarsest projections removed) also called pecking. 2. Type of arch. 3. With a capital P, ‘Pointed’ refers to the Gothic style, divided into First, Middle, Second, and Third... Read more
Yeast Infection Yeast Infection
Yeast infection Definition Yeast infection is most often caused by a species of the yeast Candida, most commonly Candida albicans, thus it is often referred to as candidiasis. Candida is a common cause of vaginal infections in women, and Candida may cause mouth infections in people with reduced... Read more
Serpula Serpula
Serpula (family Coniophoraceae) A genus of fungi which includes the dry-rot fungus S. lacrymans (formerly Merulius lacrymans), a serious agent of timber decay in buildings. The fungus can spread from one timber to another across brickwork and mortar. Rust-red spores are produced in shallow pores... Read more
brown rot brown rot
brown rot 1. A very common disease of fruit caused by fungi of the genus Sclerotinia (usually S. fructigena). Fruits susceptible to it include apples, pears, cherries, plums, etc. Initially, soft brown patches appear on the fruit, often at a site of injury, and these gradually spread until the whole... Read more
Pleiotropy Pleiotropy
Pleiotropy Pleiotropy is the phenomenon whereby a single gene has multiple consequences in numerous tissues. Pleiotropic effects stem from both normal and mutated genes, but those caused by mutations are often more noticeable and easier to study. Pleiotropy is actually more common than its... Read more
Bertice Berry Bertice Berry
Bertice Berry1960– Sociologist, entertainer The halls of academia are not usually considered a breeding ground for comedians, but the intellectual environment of a major university inspired Bertice Berry and served as the first stage for her performing talents. Berry, who has done turns as a... Read more
mortar mortar
mortar in building, mixture of lime or cement with sand and water, used as a bedding and adhesive between adjacent pieces of stone, brick, or other material in masonry construction. Lime mortar, a common variety, consists usually of one volume of well-slaked lime to three or four volumes of sand,... Read more
Dyspareunia Dyspareunia
Dyspareunia Definition Dyspareunia is painful sexual intercourse. The same term is used whether the pain results from a medical or a psychosocial problem. Dyspareunia may be diagnosed in men and women, although the diagnosisis rare in men; when it does occur in men, it is... Read more
Sex therapy Sex therapy
Sex Therapy Definition Sex therapy is the treatment of sexual dysfunction. Purpose Sex therapy utilizes various techniques in order to relieve sexual dysfunction commonly caused by premature ejaculation or sexual anxiety and to improve the sexual health of the patient. Precautions Sexual... Read more

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