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Determination of the cost of achieving certain levels of effectiveness.  

The degree to which a program is effective in relation to its cost, cost-benefit analysis. Providing a service at a “reasonable” cost (which might not necessarily be the lowest cost).  

In safety epidemiology, the cost of changes made to increase safety as compared to the costs of accidents or illnesses’ resulting from exposure to the uncorrected hazardous situation. A technique for placing a numerical value on the benefits to be derived from using a piece of equipment or operating a program as compared with its…

In anatomy, the fused costal cartilage of ribs 7-10. The arch forms the upper limit of the abdomen.  

In politics, one of two or more persons proposing any bill or resolution.  

All of the space and matter in the known universe.  

High velocity particles of enormous energy bombarding the earth from outer space. The primary radiation consists of protons and more complex atomic nuclei which, on striking the atmosphere, give rise to neutrons, mesons, and other less energetic secondary radiating particles. Radiation of exceptional penetration deriving from beyond the earth’s atmospheric confines, commonly referred to as…

Extremely high energy radiation consisting of both particles and rays that originate in space and bombard the earth. Ionizing radiation from the sun and other extraterrestrial sources. It has a short wavelength, high velocity, and an exceptional ability to penetrate tissue. It accounts for about one tenth of the yearly total of ionizing radiation exposure…

Substances intended to cleanse, beautify, promote attractiveness, or alter appearance. They are applied by rubbing in, pouring on, sprinkling on, or spraying on specific parts of the body, usually to the face area. A preparation such as powder or cream for improving appearance.  

The bacillus that causes diphtheria.