The term bacteria was devised in the 19th century by German biologist Ferdinand Cohn. He based it on the Greek word "bakterion" meaning a small rod or staff. Cohn is considered to be the father of modern bacteriology.
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The first documented use of surgical anesthesia in the United States was in Connecticut in 1844.
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In most cases, kidneys can recover from almost complete loss of function, such as in acute kidney (renal) failure.
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Disorders that may affect pharmacodynamics include genetic mutations, malnutrition, thyrotoxicosis, myasthenia gravis, Parkinson's disease, and certain forms of insulin-resistant diabetes mellitus.
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Blood is approximately twice as thick as water because of the cells and other components found in it.