Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Alcohol hangover
The result of excessive alcohol consumption, characterized by symptoms such as headache, fatigue, dizziness, muscle pains, nausea and vomiting, sensitivity to light and sound, intense thirst, and mood changes.
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Adequate diet
A nutrition plan that supplies sufficient energy, essential nutrients, and fiber to maintain an individual’s health.
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Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range
A specified intake range for a certain type of energy source, which is linked to a lower risk of chronic diseases and ensures sufficient consumption of essential nutrients.
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Calyx-teeth
The teeth or bristles that occasionally stick out from the edge of a calyx made up of fused sepals.
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Berries
These fruits are fleshy and contain numerous seeds.
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Adenylylcyclase
An enzyme involved in signal transduction that facilitates the conversion of ATP into the second messenger cAMP.
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Acetylcholine esterase inhibitor
A compound that blocks the activity of acetylcholine esterase (AChE), thereby preventing the decomposition of acetylcholine into acetate and choline.
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Ustilago maydis
A fungus responsible for corn smut disease; consuming seeds contaminated with this fungus leads to ustilaginism, a disorder comparable to ergotism.
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Trichophyton rubrum
A type of imperfect fungus that targets the skin, nails, and hair.
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Toxacara canis
A type of parasitic nematode worm that infests the intestinal tract of dogs. The migrating larvae of this worm can lead to lesions in various organs, including the lungs, liver, kidneys, brain, and eyes. In cases of human infections, the larvae do not complete their life cycle but instead result in a condition called visceral…
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