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coccidioidomycosis

(Encyclopedia) coccidioidomycosiscoccidioidomycosiskŏksĭdˌēoiˌdōmīkōˈsĭs [key], systemic fungus disease (see fungal infection) endemic to arid regions of the Americas, contracted by inhaling dust…

Fresno

(Encyclopedia) Fresno Fresno frĕzˈnō [key], city (2020 pop. 546,770), seat of Fresno co., S central Calif…

Twins, 3-2

Date Winner Home FieldOct. 1Twins, 7-5at OaklandOct. 2Athletics, 9-1at OaklandOct. 4Athletics, 6-3at MinnesotaOct. 5Twins, 11-2at MinnesotaOct. 6Twins, 5-4at OaklandGame 1Tuesday, Oct. 1, at…

Missionaries

Conceived, composed and directed by:Elizabeth SwadosLighting:Beverly EmmonsCostumes:Kaye VoyceOpened:11/97 at the Majestic TheaterCast:Dorothy Abrahams, Vanessa Aspilaga, Carrie Crow, Josie…

asparagus

(Encyclopedia) asparagus, perennial garden vegetable (Asparagus officinalis) of the family Liliaceae (lily family), native to the E Mediterranean area and now naturalized over much of the world. As…

Aravena, Alejandro

(Encyclopedia) Aravena, Alejandro 1967–, Chilean architect, b. Santiago, grad. Pontifical Catholic Univ. of Chile, Santiago (1992). Inspired by public service as much as by aesthetic concerns, he has…

Churriguera, José Benito

(Encyclopedia) Churriguera, José BenitoChurriguera, José Benitohōsāˈ bānēˈtō ch&oomacr;r-rēgāˈrä [key], 1665–1725, Spanish architect and sculptor. A native of Madrid, he won fame for his design (…

Oaxaca, city, Mexico

(Encyclopedia) Oaxaca, city (1990 pop. 212,818), capital of Oaxaca state, S Mexico. The city is officially called Oaxaca de Juárez. Situated in a valley encircled by low mountains, Oaxaca is a…

Cortés, Hernán

(Encyclopedia) Cortés, Hernán, or Hernando CortezCortés, Hernán,kôrtĕzˈ, Span. ārnänˈ, ārnänˈdō kōrtāsˈ [key], 1485–1547, Spanish conquistador, conqueror of Mexico. In Cortés's absence his enemies…