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121eye, human — ▪ anatomy Introduction specialized sense organ capable of receiving visual images, which are then carried to the brain. Anatomy of the visual apparatus Structures auxiliary to the eye The orbit The eye is protected from mechanical injury… …
122human development — ▪ biology Introduction the process of growth and change that takes place between birth and maturity. Human growth is far from being a simple and uniform process of becoming taller or larger. As a child (child development) gets bigger,… …
123nutrition, human — Introduction process by which substances in food are transformed into body tissues and provide energy for the full range of physical and mental activities that make up human life. The study of human nutrition is interdisciplinary in… …
124skin disease — ▪ pathology Introduction any of the diseases or disorders that affect the human skin. They have a wide range of causes. General features Although most diseases affecting the skin originate in the layers of the skin, such abnormalities are… …
125photoaging — noun The damaging effect of prolonged exposure to sunlight on the skin, especially wrinkling, discoloration and susceptibility to cancer …
126scowl — 1. noun /skaʊl/ a) The wrinkling of the brows or face in frowning; the expression of displeasure, sullenness, or discontent in the countenance; an angry frown. b) Hence, gloom; dark or threatening aspect. 2 …
127permanent press — noun A characteristic of a fabric, especially one used in clothing, often created by applying a chemical treatment and pressure, which causes lasting resistance to wrinkling and retention of pleats and creases. This solution is then padded onto a …
128fishmouth — noun a half cylindrical or half conical shaped opening or void in a lapped edge or seam, usually caused by wrinkling or shifting of ply sheets during installation …
