Category: W
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Wagner-Murray-Dingell Bill
One of the original national health insurance proposal, first introduced by Congressmen Wagner, Murray and Dingell in the 1940s. It is still updated and introduced in each Congress by Congressman John Dingell of Michigan who succeeded his father, the original sponsor in office.
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Wry neck
Torticollis. A condition in which the head is twisted to one side. It may be caused by the contraction of a scar, such as that resulting from a burn, or by paralysis of some of the muscles; as a result of injury at birth; or trauma to the area later in life. Treatment is by…
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Writ of error
In law, a situation in which an appellate court orders a lower court to submit a record of an action on which the lower court has based its decision, so that the appellate court may examine the alleged errors of the lower court.
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Writ in vacation
In law, a court order issued during intermission of court session.
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Wrist
The region of articulation between the forearm and hand. A joint between the hand and forearm. Joint between the forearm and the hand, formed of eight carpal bones; also called carpus. The area where the hand joins the arm. The wrist is a complex arrangement of joints between eight wrist bones (carpals in two rows…
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Wrinkles
A condition caused by atrophy of elastic tissue changes in the skin. Some develop in the normal course of aging, but severe wrinkling comes from repeated exposure to the sun. No cream, oil, or facial exercise can permanently smooth or remove. Only cosmetic surgery can produce a long-lasting effect on the appearance. A fold in…
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Wrecking bar
A short metal bar, chisel-shaped on both ends, one end of which is a half circle, used to effect forceful entry to release victims trapped in a vehicle or other enclosure.
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Worry
Persistent, undue concern about a past behavior or about an anticipated happening.
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Work responses
Answers to questions that are attempts to respond in some relevant way.
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Workload
The amount of weight used in performing a particular exercise.