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Watermelon
A fruit of African origin that is, in reality, a vegetable related to cucumbers and squash. Watermelon is 92% water and 8% sugar. It is rich in lypocene, an antioxidant that gives it its characteristic color. It is fat free
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- Myalgia, epidemic Also known as Bornholm disease, this is a temporary illness that is a result of virus infection. The disease…
- Injury, knee meniscus Injury to one of the two crescent-shaped cartilage pads between the two joints formed by the femur (the thigh…
- Hemophilia A group of inherited bleeding disorders in which the ability of blood to clot is impaired. See: Hemophilia A…
- Cutaneous papilloma A small tag of skin that may have a stalk (a peduncle). Cutaneous papillomas may appear on the skin almost…
- Sydenham, Thomas (1624-1689) Great English physician who has been called the 'English Hippocrates' and the 'father of English…
- Pharmacy A location where prescription drugs are sold. A pharmacy is, by law, constantly supervised by a licensed…
- Epinephrine A substance produced by the medulla (inside) of the adrenal gland. The name epinephrine was coined in 1898 by…
- Reservoir 1. A place where something such as water is kept in reserve.2. The part of a device in which something is…