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(Encyclopedia) Fehling's solutionFehling's solutionfāˈlĭngz [key], deep-blue, alkaline solution used to test for the presence of aldehydes (e.g., formaldehyde, HCHO) or other compounds that contain…gigantism
(Encyclopedia) gigantism, condition in which an animal or plant is far greater than normal in size. Plants are often deliberately bred to increase their size. However, among animals, gigantism is…glucose
(Encyclopedia) glucose,&sp;dextrose, or grape sugar, monosaccharide sugar with the empirical formula C6H12O6 . This carbohydrate occurs in the sap of most plants and in the juice of grapes and…blood test
(Encyclopedia) blood test, examination of blood routinely or as an aid in diagnosing a suspected disease. Tests may be performed on whole blood or on the plasma portion only. Blood typing identifies…U.S. Societies & Associations (D)
Dairy Council, National (1915): 10255 W. Higgins Rd. Ste. 900, Rosemont, Ill. 60018. www.nationaldairycouncil.org. Daughters of the American Revolution, National Society (1896): 1776 D St. N.W.,…Alfred Free
Alfred FreeBorn: 1913 COMPOSITION OF MATTER. Free revolutionized urinalysis by devising a dip-and-read test, CLINISTIX®, for detecting glucose in urine. Working at Miles Laboratories, he also…Super-sized Americans
Many Americans eat too much and don’t exercise enough. If you have a hard time believing that, look around. About 16% of kids ages 12 to 19 are obese and 30% are overweight. As for adults, 31% are…sulfa drug
(Encyclopedia) sulfa drug, any of a class of synthetic chemical substances derived from sulfanilamide, or para-aminobenzenesulfonamide. Sulfa drugs are used to treat bacterial infections, although…Body Fat
Research suggests that the location of body fat also is an important factor in health risks for adults. Excess fat in the abdomen (stomach area) is a greater health risk than excess fat in the hips…10 Leading Causes of Death in the U.S., 2006
Leading causes of death differ somewhat by age, sex, and race. In 2006, as in previous years, accidents were the leading cause of death for those…Trending
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