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(Encyclopedia) capuchincapuchinkăpˈy&oomacr;chĭn [key], name for New World monkeys of the genus Cebus, widely distributed in tropical forests of Central and South America. Medium-sized monkeys,…conjoined twins
(Encyclopedia) conjoined twins, congenitally united organisms that are complete or nearly complete individuals, historically known as Siamese twins. They develop from a single fertilized ovum that…asthma
(Encyclopedia) asthmaasthmaăzˈmə, ăsˈ– [key], chronic inflammatory respiratory disease characterized by periodic attacks of wheezing, shortness of breath, and a tight feeling in the chest. A cough…English sparrow
(Encyclopedia) English sparrow or house sparrow, small bird, Passer domesticus, common throughout most of the world. English sparrows are 4 to 7 in. (10–18 cm) long, with short, stout bills. The male…acne
(Encyclopedia) acne, common inflammatory disease of the hair follicles and sebaceous glands characterized by blackheads, whiteheads, pustules, nodules and, in the more severe forms, by cysts and…Brewer's: Lord Lovel
The bridegroom who lost his bride on the wedding-day. She was playing at hide-and-seek, and selected an old oak chest for her hiding-place. The chest closed with a spring lock, and many…Tuberculosis: Tuberculosis: Airborne Nightmare
Tuberculosis: Airborne Nightmare Tuberculosis Introduction Tuberculosis: Airborne Nightmare Treating TB TB Is a Global Peril TB-causing bacteria is passed from person to person through the…Khandogya-Upanishad: Third Prapathaka, Fifteenth Khanda
Fifteenth Khanda1. The chest which has the sky for its circumference and the earth for its bottom, does not decay, for the quarters are its sides, and heaven its lid above. That chest is a…Marburg virus disease
(Encyclopedia) Marburg virus disease, formerly known as Marburg virus hemorrhagic fever, disease caused by infection with a Marburg virus, a filovirus that belongs to a family (Filoviridae) of RNA…armor
(Encyclopedia) armor, apparatus for defense of persons, horses, and such objects as vehicles, naval vessels, and aircraft. Body armor developed early as protective suits made of such materials as…Trending
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