Category: F
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Fiberglass wraps
Made from a very thin synthetic mesh with a loose weave.
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Fallen hair
Hair that has been shed from the head or gathered from a hairbrush, as opposed to hair that has been cut; the cuticles of the strands will move in different directions (opposite of turned or Remi hair).
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Facial skeleton
Framework of the face composed of 14 bones.
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Face powder
Cosmetic powder, sometimes tinted and scented, that is used to add a matte or non-shiny finish to the face.
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Fabric wrap
Nail wrap made of silk, linen, or fiberglass.
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Fee-for-service insurance plan
A traditional insurance plan in which the patient must pay a premium and a deductible.
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Family counseling
Counseling discussions that are led by a third party to resolve conflict among family members.
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Fat cells (adipose cells)
Fat cells are storage sites for energy. This type of cell shrinks and enlarges depending on the amount of excess calories (energy) in storage.
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Fast-twitch
Muscle fiber contracts quickly and strongly. It is recruited and developed mainly in short-burst anaerobic activities such as sprinting and weight training.
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Frederic William Henry Myers
A member of the Committee on Thought Reading (CTR) of the British society for psychical research. Myers and his colleagues made a determined effort to assess many claims of paranormal phenomena, especially thought reading. Some of his books are still referred to today. In his most notable work, Human Personality and Its Survival after Bodily…