In ancient Rome, many of the richer people in the population had lead-induced gout. The reason for this is unclear. Lead poisoning has also been linked to madness.
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The term pharmacology is derived from the Greek words pharmakon("claim, medicine, poison, or remedy") and logos ("study").
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The horizontal fraction bar was introduced by the Arabs.
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Though “Krazy Glue” or “Super Glue” has the ability to seal small wounds, it is not recommended for this purpose since it contains many substances that should not enter the body through the skin, and may be harmful.
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When blood is exposed to air, it clots. Heparin allows the blood to come in direct contact with air without clotting.
Environmental factors restricting the distribution of Chthamalus to the upper intertidal zone.
Inputs and Outputs of the Lateral Zone of the Cerebellar Cortex
Intertidal zone / Lithoral zone
Area of the hypoxic in The Gulf of Mexico’s “Dead Zone”
A typical intertidal zone
Remains of an abscission zone between a leaf petiole and twig of horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocasta