Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Krebiozen
An unproven method of cancer treatment Laetrile. A substance used for the treatment of cancer. It was originally prepared as a serum extract from horses that had been injected with a deadly fungus. Krebiozen was first promoted by Yugoslavian physician Dr. Steven Durovic and by Dr. Andrew Ivy of the University of Illinois. Krebiozen therapy…
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Krauss-raab effect
The symptoms that accompany a lack of exercise, characterized by lethargy, stiffness, depression, and the like; hypokinetic disease.
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Krause’s end bulb
A sensory receptor thought to respond to cold.
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Koplick’s spots
Red and white pinpoint eruptions that occur on the lining of the cheeks when a person has rubeola.
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Koans
Puzzles or dilemmas, usually with no definitive answer.
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Knowledge test
A test for evaluating, recall, recognition, and understanding, knowledge.
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Knowledge needs
The need for cognitive development; the acquisition of knowledge, comprehension, and wisdom.
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Knowledge base
A term referring to the information upon which a profession or professional education program is built.
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Knowledge
Job-relevant information a person needs to perform activities.
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Knee
A hinge joint between the femur and the tibia. A joint in the middle of the leg, joining the femur and the tibia. Joint complex, fronted by the kneecap (patella), at which the thighbone (femur) and lower leg connect. It includes joints at which the femur and tibia (a lower leg bone) meet, a joint…
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