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Extremity

(Science: anatomy) a limb, an arm or leg (membrum), sometimes applied specifically to a hand or foot.


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Only Two Islanders

... morning. The water was so cold, and I shouted when I splashed the water over my body. If the water is cold, they say it's better to wet your lower extremities first, going up. Just as when babies are bathed.

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by mcar
Sat Jan 12, 2008 12:47 pm
 
Forum: Zoology Discussion
Topic: Only Two Islanders
Replies: 87
Views: 6180

Bright's Disease

... were intense pain on either or both sides of the lower back. Fever might be present and intense edema, or retention of fluids, might cause the extremities to appear extremely swollen. Breath could be labored and difficult, particularly if kidney failure caused fluid to accumulate in the lungs, ...

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by D_GILL911
Thu Dec 20, 2007 3:34 am
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Why is Bright's disease difficult to treat?
Replies: 4
Views: 2518

Veins, Capillaries, urgent

... the functions of the arteries? they need those strong muscular tissues so they can efficiently get the blood pumping all over the body and to all extremities, right? What are the function of capillaries? i dont recommend websites.... i would go with a biology book, its totally basic bio

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by nugget
Thu Apr 05, 2007 7:22 am
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Veins, Capillaries, urgent
Replies: 9
Views: 974

The Fiber Disease

... (Possible) Checklist [277.1-1] __ Abdominal pain [277.1-2] __ Abdominal tenderness [277.1-3] __ Arosclerosis (sp) (scleradema [sp] of the upper extremities, sometimes extending to the neck and face) [277.1-4] __ Alopecia (hair loss) [277.1-5] __ Anemia; hypochromic, microcytic [277.1-6] __ Amenorrhea ...

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by London
Thu Jan 18, 2007 2:39 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: The Fiber Disease
Replies: 7403
Views: 748658

not well read is he?

... in visual acuity, balance problems, bloating and swelling of legs, neurological symptoms, including changes in mood and personality, painful extremities, tinnitus, gastrointestinal symptoms, skin sores that do not heal, changes in skin pigmentation and texture and other changes, arthralgias ...

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by Sabrina
Thu Jan 11, 2007 10:23 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: The Fiber Disease
Replies: 7403
Views: 748658
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