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hiccup
(Encyclopedia) hiccup or hiccough, involuntary spasmodic contraction of the diaphragm followed by a sharp intake of air, which is abruptly stopped by a sudden, involuntary closing of the glottis (…parachute
(Encyclopedia) parachute, umbrellalike device designed to retard the descent of a falling body by creating drag as it passes through the air. The development of modern aircraft has led to many…voice, sound produced by living beings
(Encyclopedia) voice, sound produced by living beings. The source of the sound in human speaking and singing is the vibration of the vocal cords, which are inside the larynx, and the production of…candle, cylinder of wax or tallow
(Encyclopedia) candle, cylinder of wax or tallow containing a wick, used for illumination or for ceremonial purposes. The evidence of ancient writings is not conclusive as to the history of the…aloe
(Encyclopedia) aloealoeălˈō [key] [Gr.], any species of the genus Aloe, succulent perennials of the family Lilaceae (lily family), native chiefly to the warm dry areas of S Africa and also to…poodle
(Encyclopedia) poodle, popular breed of dog probably originating in Germany but generally associated with France, where it has been raised for centuries. There are three varieties, differing in size…Johns, Jasper
(Encyclopedia) Johns, Jasper, 1930–, American artist, b. Augusta, Ga. Influenced by Marcel Duchamp in the mid-1950s, Johns attempted to transform common objects into art by placing them in an art…Anatomy and
Physiology: You've Got Some Nerve!
You've Got Some Nerve!Anatomy and
PhysiologyThe Central and Peripheral Nervous SystemsYou've Got Some Nerve!Gyri and SulciThe Control CenterSensory and Motor ControlThalamus: The Switching…Anatomy and
Physiology: The Great Divide
The Great DivideAnatomy and
PhysiologyThe Nervous SystemThe Great DivideSupport StaffNeuronsConnecting with SynapsesYou've Got Potential
The nervous system can be divided two ways, anatomically…loom
(Encyclopedia) loom, frame or machine used for weaving; there is evidence that the loom has been in use since 4400 b.c. Modern looms are of two types, those with a shuttle (the part that carries the…Trending
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