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 average adult has about 21 square feet of skin.
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Lower drug doses for elderly patients should be used first, with titrations of the dose as tolerated to prevent unwanted drug-related pharmacodynamic effects.
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The heart is located in the center of the chest, with part of it tipped slightly so that it taps against the left side of the chest.
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Eat fiber! A diet high in fiber can help lower cholesterol levels by as much as 10%.
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