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Caused by dry or moist heat. There are four classes: (a) first degree characterized by redness of the skin, (b) second degree characterized by blistered skin, (c) third degree characterized by destruction of the outer layer of the skin, and (d) fourth degree characterized by destruction of all layers of the skin. An injury to…

A dark-colored, air-cured tobacco, bright.  

A form of cancer that is found chiefly among Africans and is associated with the presence of a particular viral infection. Malignancy of the lymphatic system, seen mostly in central Africa, characterized by lesions of the jaw or abdomen (esp. in children) often followed by central nervous system involvement. The Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is believed…

A type of relationship between a client and an intervener expressing a client- to-professional relationship. In exchange, the client surrenders responsibility to the intervener for those actions that are necessary to change the client.  

In government, a management system with detailed procedures and rules, a clearly out lined organizational hierarchy, and mainly impersonal relationships between organization members. A government or other organization characterized by specialization of functions, adherence to fixed rules, and a hierarchy of authority: a system of administration marked by officialism, red tape and proliferation. (From Webster’s…

A record keeping and reporting agency of the federal government that provides statistical data to help monitor and solve health and safety problems in the workplace.  

Once a component of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of the United States Public Health Service within the Department of Health and Human Services. It provided for prevention of disease, disability, and premature deaths on a national scale.  

Organized within the Treasury Department and is concerned with ingredient labeling of alcohol and safe storage and other precautions for explosives.  

In law, the duty of the party to substantiate an allegation or issue.  

An abnormal distention and enlargement of the eyeball.