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An instrument designed to measure the rate of flow of gas from a compressed gas cylinder.  

In psychology, a demand made on another person. The action of squeezing or forcing something. The force of something on its surroundings. Mental or physical stress caused by external events. Force or stress applied to a surface.  

Receptors stimulated by a change in pressure.  

A substance that elevates blood pressure. Referring to a nerve which increases the action of part of the body. Raising blood pressure. Stimulating, increasing the activity of a function, especially of vasomotor activity, as a nerve.  

Established in 1956, the an outgrowth of the President’s Council on Youth Fitness.  

Established by President Kennedy in 1962, the recommended legislation that influenced federal policy and what was to be the Drug Abuse Control Amendments of 1965.  

An additive or preparation used in a food product to prevent microorganisms from growing. An agent added to fluid (as in food or medicine) that prevents the growth of microbial organisms. Substances added to medicines or foods in prevent spoilage. Chemicals added to food to keep it from spoiling or rotting. Preservatives are used in…

That part of the body that is born first, usually the head. A headfirst delivery is called cephalic delivery, while a feet first or buttocks first delivery is called a breech delivery. The part of a baby which appears first during birth. Before delivery, the fetal anatomical structure nearest the internal cervical os, identified by…

The presenting part of the fetus. The way in which a baby will be born, in respect of the part of the baby’s body which will appear first in the vaginal channel. Position of the fetus in the uterus with reference to the part of the fetus directed toward the birth canal. Normally the head…

Premature old age as judged by physical or mental deterioration. Pematurely showing the effects of advanced age. Referring to a condition which affects people of early or middle age but has characteristics of a more advanced age. An outdated term describing the condition of premature ageing. The mental and physical faculties are adversely affected in…