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- Dictionaryphlegm/flɛm/
noun
- 1. the thick viscous substance secreted by the mucous membranes of the respiratory passages, especially when produced in excessive quantities during a cold. Similar
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14 hours ago · Miscarriage is the spontaneous loss of a pregnancy during the first 24 weeks of gestation. It is more common than people think, with 1 in 4 women suffering a miscarriage, according to the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. Recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) is defined as two or more miscarriages and occurs in approximately 5% of women.
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14 hours ago · This is an act calling for the conversion of New York City’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) infrastructure to Maglev technology. Thus, this act would mitigate the recorded levels of pollution observed in underground Subway systems. New York City policymakers have historically neglected the air quality in the city’s underground subway system. Citizens who rely on public ...
14 hours ago · Microplastics are fragments of any type of plastic less than 5 mm (0.20 in) in length, [1] according to the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) [2] [3] and the European Chemicals Agency. [4] They cause pollution by entering natural ecosystems from a variety of sources, including cosmetics, clothing, food packaging, and ...
13 hours ago · It describes the histology of the pleura, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, alveolar ducts and sacs, and alveoli. It covers the cellular composition and layers of the airway walls. Gas exchange occurs across the alveoli, which are lined by type I and II epithelial cells. Ciliary movement and mucus secretion help protect the airways.
14 hours ago · Additionally, vaping drastically decreases exposure to detrimental chemicals such as carbon monoxide and tar, which are known to result in bad breath and teeth staining. Another thing that new vapers noticed is the fact that their sense of taste and smell has dramatically improved ever since they quit smoking.
14 hours ago · G. H. I. HYPOTHESIS TO BE TESTED _____________________________________________________ I—4 . II. SECONDARY HYPOTHESES TO BE TESTED ...
13 hours ago · It describes the histology of the pleura, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, alveolar ducts and sacs, and alveoli. It covers the cellular composition and layers of the airway walls. Gas exchange occurs across the alveoli, which are lined by type I and II epithelial cells. Ciliary movement and mucus secretion help protect the airways.
