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(Encyclopedia) astringentastringentəstrĭnˈjənt [key], substance that shrinks body tissues. Astringent medicines cause shrinkage of mucous membranes or exposed tissues and are often used internally to…Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument
(Encyclopedia) Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument, 4,913 sq mi (12,725 sq km), NW Atlantic Ocean, 130 mi (210 km) off the coast of Cape Cod; est. 2016. The monument is divided…Can You Name These Bizarre Deep Sea Creatures?
The ocean is still on of the world's biggest mysteries, with scientists discovering something new each time we go deeper. How many of these bizarre deep creatures can you name?cold, common
(Encyclopedia) cold, common, acute viral infection of the mucous membranes of the nose and throat, often involving the sinuses. The typical sore throat, sneezing, and fatigue may be accompanied by…Deep Sea Drilling Project
(Encyclopedia) Deep Sea Drilling Project, U.S. program designed to investigate the evolution of ocean basins by core drilling of ocean sediments and underlying oceanic crust. Funded by the National…Frederick III, emperor of Germany and king of Prussia
(Encyclopedia) Frederick III, 1831–88, emperor of Germany and king of Prussia (Mar.–June, 1888), son and successor of William I. In 1858 he married Victoria, the princess royal of England, who…gramicidin
(Encyclopedia) gramicidingramicidingrămˌĭsīdˈən [key], antibiotic obtained from the bacterial species Bacillus brevis, which is found in soil. Gramicidin is particularly effective against gram-…thirst
(Encyclopedia) thirst, sensation indicating the body's need for water. Dry or salty food and dry, dusty air may induce such a sensation by depleting moisture in the mucous membranes of the mouth and…thrush , in medicine
(Encyclopedia) thrush, in medicine, infection caused by the fungus Candida albicans, manifested by white, slightly raised patches on the mucous membrane of the tongue, mouth, and throat. The mucous…hand, foot, and mouth disease
(Encyclopedia) hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD), infectious viral disease that most commonly occurs in children under five years of age. Symptoms include fever, poor appetite, and a sore throat,…Trending
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