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Semen (5,109 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Semen, also known as seminal fluid, is an organic bodily fluid that contains spermatozoa. Spermatozoa are secreted by the male gonads (sexual glands)
Intravenous therapy (7,182 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
therapy (abbreviated as IV therapy) is a medical technique that administers fluids, medications and nutrients directly into a person's vein. The intravenous
Cerebrospinal fluid (4,578 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is a clear, colorless body fluid found within the tissue that surrounds the brain and spinal cord of all vertebrates. CSF is
Edema (3,096 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
also spelled oedema, and also known as fluid retention, dropsy, hydropsy and swelling, is the build-up of fluid in the body's tissue. Most commonly, the
Mach number (2,709 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
often only Mach, (/mɑːk/; German: [max]) is a dimensionless quantity in fluid dynamics representing the ratio of flow velocity past a boundary to the
Cell membrane (6,906 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
rivaled by the fluid mosaic model of Singer and Nicolson (1972). Despite the numerous models of the cell membrane proposed prior to the fluid mosaic model
Pleurisy (2,989 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
cases of pleurisy, excess fluid builds up in the pleural space. This is called a pleural effusion. The buildup of excess fluid, will more often than not
Female ejaculation (7,901 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Female ejaculation is characterized as an expulsion of fluid from the Skene's gland at the lower end of the urethra during or before an orgasm. It is
Web design (4,802 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
larger screens. Fluid layouts increased in popularity around 2000 to allow the browser to make user-specific layout adjustments to fluid layouts based on
Density (3,258 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
the bottom of a fluid results in convection of the heat from the bottom to the top, due to the decrease in the density of the heated fluid, which causes
Vortex (3,716 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
In fluid dynamics, a vortex (pl.: vortices or vortexes) is a region in a fluid in which the flow revolves around an axis line, which may be straight or
Mucus (3,399 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
part of the airway surface liquid (ASL), also known as epithelial lining fluid (ELF), that lines most of the respiratory tract. The airway surface liquid
Pump (6,968 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
A pump is a device that moves fluids (liquids or gases), or sometimes slurries, by mechanical action, typically converted from electrical energy into hydraulic
Laminar flow (1,367 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Laminar flow (/ˈlæmənər/) is the property of fluid particles in fluid dynamics to follow smooth paths in layers, with each layer moving smoothly past the
Ascites (2,930 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
"bag" or "sac") is the abnormal build-up of fluid in the abdomen. Technically, it is more than 25 ml of fluid in the peritoneal cavity, although volumes
Computational fluid dynamics (8,481 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
fluid dynamics (CFD) is a branch of fluid mechanics that uses numerical analysis and data structures to analyze and solve problems that involve fluid
Hydraulic fluid (1,901 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
A hydraulic fluid or hydraulic liquid is the medium by which power is transferred in hydraulic machinery. Common hydraulic fluids are based on mineral
Homeostasis (9,585 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
temperature and fluid balance, being kept within certain pre-set limits (homeostatic range). Other variables include the pH of extracellular fluid, the concentrations
Pre-ejaculate (695 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
as pre-ejaculatory fluid, pre-seminal fluid or Cowper's fluid, and colloquially as pre-cum) is a clear, colorless, viscous fluid that is emitted from
Blood plasma (2,966 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
total blood volume. It is the intravascular part of extracellular fluid (all body fluid outside cells). It is mostly water (up to 95% by volume), and contains
United States customary units (4,289 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
US fluid ounce is 1⁄16 of a US pint, 1⁄32 of a US quart, and 1⁄128 of a US gallon. The teaspoon, tablespoon, and cup are defined in terms of a fluid ounce
Extracellular fluid (3,617 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
In cell biology, extracellular fluid (ECF) denotes all body fluid outside the cells of any multicellular organism. Total body water in healthy adults is
Hydraulics (2,540 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Fluid mechanics provides the theoretical foundation for hydraulics, which focuses on applied engineering using the properties of fluids. In its fluid
Mechanical engineering (6,678 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
HVAC Fuels, combustion, internal combustion engine Fluid mechanics (including fluid statics and fluid dynamics) Mechanism and Machine design (including
Drag coefficient (2,631 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
In fluid dynamics, the drag coefficient (commonly denoted as: cd{\displaystyle c_{\mathrm {d} }}, cx{\displaystyle c_{x}} or cw{\displaystyle c_{\rm {w}}})
Connective tissue (1,588 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
ground substance, and cells. Blood, and lymph are classed as specialized fluid connective tissues that do not contain fiber. All are immersed in the body
Meningitis (9,863 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
is inserted into the spinal canal to collect a sample of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), can diagnose or exclude meningitis. Some forms of meningitis are
Cytoplasm (1,885 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
(gel). This theory thus proposes that the cytoplasm exists in distinct fluid and solid phases depending on the level of interaction between cytoplasmic
Lymph (1,308 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
system, is to return fluid from the tissues to be recirculated. At the origin of the fluid-return process, interstitial fluid—the fluid between the cells
Prostate (6,138 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
and contain fluid that forms part of semen, the substance emitted during ejaculation as part of the male sexual response. This prostatic fluid is slightly
Hydraulic head (1,807 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
In fluid dynamics, head is a concept that relates the energy in an incompressible fluid to the height of an equivalent static column of that fluid. From
Hydraulic head (1,807 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
In fluid dynamics, head is a concept that relates the energy in an incompressible fluid to the height of an equivalent static column of that fluid. From
Amniotic fluid (1,928 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
The amniotic fluid is the protective liquid contained by the amniotic sac of a gravid amniote. This fluid serves as a cushion for the growing fetus, but
Lumbar puncture (5,381 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
inserted into the spinal canal, most commonly to collect cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) for diagnostic testing. The main reason for a lumbar puncture is to
Lymphatic system (6,313 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
lymph nodes, lymphoid organs, lymphatic tissue and lymph. Lymph is a clear fluid carried by the lymphatic vessels back to the heart for re-circulation. The
Aerodynamics (4,758 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
object, such as an airplane wing. It involves topics covered in the field of fluid dynamics and its subfield of gas dynamics, and is an important domain of
Torque converter (3,158 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
A torque converter is a device, usually implemented as a type of fluid coupling, that transfers rotating power from a prime mover, like an internal combustion
Pleural cavity (2,017 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
pleural sac that surrounds each lung. A small amount of serous pleural fluid is maintained in the pleural cavity to enable lubrication between the membranes
American Physical Society (2,267 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Experimental and theoretical applications of physics. Physical Review Fluids (PRFluids): Fluid dynamics. Physical Review Materials (PRMaterials): A broad-scope
Nerve (2,734 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
surrounded by a low-protein liquid called endoneurial fluid. This acts in a similar way to the cerebrospinal fluid in the central nervous system and constitutes
Gastric acid (1,721 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Gastric acid, gastric juice, or stomach acid is a digestive fluid formed within the stomach lining. With a pH between 1 and 3, gastric acid plays a key
Pus (798 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
known as a pustule, pimple or spot. Pus consists of a thin, protein-rich fluid (historically known as liquor puris) and dead leukocytes from the body's
Corn starch (1,267 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
flammability—see dust explosion. When mixed with a fluid, corn starch can rearrange itself into a non-Newtonian fluid. For example, adding water transforms corn
Hydraulic machinery (4,782 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
machines use liquid fluid power to perform work. Heavy construction vehicles are a common example. In this type of machine, hydraulic fluid is pumped to various
Pulmonary edema (3,661 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
(British English: oedema), also known as pulmonary congestion, is excessive fluid accumulation in the tissue or air spaces (usually alveoli) of the lungs
Pleural effusion (3,720 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
accumulation of excessive fluid in the pleural space, the potential space that surrounds each lung. Under normal conditions, pleural fluid is secreted by the
Volumetric flow rate (1,043 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
engineering, in particular fluid dynamics, the volumetric flow rate (also known as volume flow rate, or volume velocity) is the volume of fluid which passes per
Hydrocephalus (5,657 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Hydrocephalus is a condition in which an accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) occurs within the brain. This typically causes increased pressure inside
Propeller (5,311 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
rotated, exerts linear thrust upon a working fluid such as water or air. Propellers are used to pump fluid through a pipe or duct, or to create thrust
River mouth (544 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
A river mouth is where a river flows into a larger body of water, such as another river, a lake/reservoir, a bay/gulf, a sea, or an ocean. At the river
Lubricant (4,041 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
engine oils Diesel engine oils Automatic transmission fluid Gearbox fluids Brake fluids Hydraulic fluids Air conditioning compressor oils Tractor (one lubricant
Dark fluid (771 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
In astronomy and cosmology, the dark fluid theory attempt to explain dark matter and dark energy in a single framework, as suggested by cosmologist Alexandre
Oral rehydration therapy (5,537 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Oral rehydration therapy (ORT) is a type of fluid replacement used to prevent and treat dehydration, especially due to diarrhea. It involves drinking
Supercritical fluid (4,721 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
A supercritical fluid (SCF) is any substance at a temperature and pressure above its critical point, where distinct liquid and gas phases do not exist
Drilling fluid (4,505 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
In geotechnical engineering, drilling fluid, also known as drilling mud, is used to aid the drilling of boreholes into the earth. Used while drilling
Heart failure (15,463 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
intracardiac pressure can lead to fluid accumulation in the veins and tissue. This manifests as water retention and swelling due to fluid accumulation (edema) called
Ounce (1,440 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
other contexts: The ounce-force is a measure of force (see below). The fluid ounce is a measure of volume. Historically, a variety of different ounces
Cerebrospinal fluid leak (7,122 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
A cerebrospinal fluid leak (CSF leak or CSFL) is a medical condition where the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) that surrounds the brain and spinal cord leaks
Nephron (2,814 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
run between the descending and ascending portions of the tubule. As the fluid from the capsule flows down into the tubule, it is processed by the epithelial
Speed of sound (7,738 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
the solid material's shear modulus and density. In fluid dynamics, the speed of sound in a fluid medium (gas or liquid) is used as a relative measure
Body fluid (671 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Body fluids, bodily fluids, or biofluids, sometimes body liquids, are liquids within the body of an organism. In lean healthy adult men, the total body
Fluid ounce (663 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Look up fluid ounce in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. A fluid ounce (abbreviated fl oz, fl. oz. or oz. fl., old forms ℥, fl ℥, f℥, ƒ ℥) is a unit of
Hydrothermal circulation (1,162 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
hydrothermal fluids. The detailed data sets available from this work show the long term persistence of these systems, the development of fluid circulation
Blister (1,639 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
A blister is a small pocket of body fluid (lymph, serum, plasma, blood, or pus) within the upper layers of the skin, usually caused by forceful rubbing
Baroclinity (1,742 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
In fluid dynamics, the baroclinity (often called baroclinicity) of a stratified fluid is a measure of how misaligned the gradient of pressure is from the
Capillary (2,872 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
site of the exchange of many substances from the surrounding interstitial fluid, and they convey blood from the smallest branches of the arteries (arterioles)
Baroclinity (1,742 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
In fluid dynamics, the baroclinity (often called baroclinicity) of a stratified fluid is a measure of how misaligned the gradient of pressure is from the
Pint (2,443 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
to be an imperial pint (568 mL). With the allowed margin of error of 0.5 fluid ounces, a "pint" that is less than 554 mL of beer is an offence, though
Linear algebra (7,668 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
plays a critical role in various engineering disciplines, including fluid mechanics, fluid dynamics, and thermal energy systems. Its application in these fields
Adhesive (5,110 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
They work well in a close-fitting space, as when used as a Thread-locking fluid. Multi-component adhesives harden by mixing two or more components which
Permeability (Earth sciences) (1,808 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
Permeability in fluid mechanics and the Earth sciences (commonly symbolized as k) is a measure of the ability of a porous material (often, a rock or an
Amniocentesis (5,940 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
fluid within the amnion is called amniotic fluid, and because this fluid surrounds the developing fetus, it contains fetal cells. The amniotic fluid is
Fracking (15,822 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
pressurized liquid. The process involves the high-pressure injection of "fracking fluid" (primarily water, containing sand or other proppants suspended with the
Coolant (2,044 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
also covers cutting fluids. Industrial cutting fluid has broadly been classified as water-soluble coolant and neat cutting fluid. Water-soluble coolant
Pericardial effusion (2,459 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
A pericardial effusion is an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the pericardial cavity. The pericardium is a two-part membrane surrounding the heart: the
Aerospace engineering (2,424 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
of vehicle signature apparent to remote sensing by radar. Fluid mechanics – the study of fluid flow around objects. Specifically aerodynamics concerning
Inertial navigation system (5,831 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
the slip rings and bearings of the gimbals. Therefore, some systems use fluid bearings or a flotation chamber to mount a gyrostabilized platform. These
Hyponatremia (4,362 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
The causes of hyponatremia are typically classified by a person's body fluid status into low volume, normal volume, or high volume. Low volume hyponatremia
Vitreous body (1,735 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
humour), from Latin meaning liquid, or simply "the vitreous". Vitreous fluid or "liquid vitreous" is the liquid component of the vitreous gel, found
Synovial fluid (2,103 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Synovial fluid, also called synovia,[help 1] is a viscous, non-Newtonian fluid found in the cavities of synovial joints. With its egg white–like consistency
Tears (1,896 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
lacrimal fluid, which flows through the main excretory ducts into the space between the eyeball and the lids. When the eyes blink, the lacrimal fluid is spread
Automatic transmission (5,044 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
The transmission is connected to the engine via a torque converter (or a fluid coupling prior to the 1960s), instead of the friction clutch used by most
Hypovolemia (2,067 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
depletion or volume contraction, is a state of abnormally low extracellular fluid in the body. This may be due to either a loss of both salt and water or
Velocity (3,238 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
velocity. In fluid dynamics, drag is a force acting opposite to the relative motion of any object moving with respect to a surrounding fluid. The drag force
Responsive web design (1,348 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
such as fluid proportion-based grids, flexible images, and CSS3 media queries, an extension of the @media rule, in the following ways: The fluid grid concept
Bisexual community (1,711 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
bi/pan/fluid community, includes members of the LGBT community who identify as bisexual, pansexual, omnisexual, polysexual and sexually fluid. As opposed
Bursitis (655 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
bursae (fluid filled sacs) of synovial fluid in the body. They are lined with a synovial membrane that secretes a lubricating synovial fluid. There are
Injector (2,915 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
high-pressure fluid in such a way that a lower pressure fluid is entrained in the jet and carried through a duct to a region of higher pressure. It is a fluid-dynamic
Choroid plexus (1,885 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Regions of the choroid plexus produce and secrete most of the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) of the central nervous system. The choroid plexus consists of modified
Gout (7,613 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Diagnosis of gout may be confirmed by the presence of crystals in the joint fluid or in a deposit outside the joint. Blood uric acid levels may be normal
Bareback (sexual act) (2,568 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article
Bareback sex is physical sexual activity, especially sexual penetration, without the use of a condom. The topic primarily concerns anal sex between men
Earthworm (7,480 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
allow. They have a double transport system made of coelomic fluid that moves within the fluid-filled coelom and a simple, closed circulatory system, and
Dram (unit) (1,533 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
in ancient Greece. The unit of volume is more correctly called a fluid dram, fluid drachm, fluidram or fluidrachm (abbreviated fl dr, ƒ 3, or fʒ).: C-17 
Amniotic sac (1,168 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
membranes, the amnion, encloses the amniotic cavity, containing the amniotic fluid and the embryo. The outer membrane, the chorion, contains the amnion and
Ventricular system (2,342 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
a region of choroid plexus which produces the circulating cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). The ventricular system is continuous with the central canal of the
Circulatory system (5,734 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
such as sponges, and comb jellies lack a circulatory system. Blood is a fluid consisting of plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets;
Coelom (1,712 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
mesentery derived from a mesoderm-lined coelom. The fluid inside the coelom is known as coelomic fluid. This is circulated by mesothelial cilia or by contraction
Daniel Bernoulli (1,870 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
remembered for his applications of mathematics to mechanics, especially fluid mechanics, and for his pioneering work in probability and statistics. His
Liquidity (109 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
Look up liquidity in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Liquidity is a concept in economics involving the convertibility of assets and obligations. It can
Francis turbine (1,701 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
working fluid to impinge on the blades of the runner. These openings convert the pressure energy of the fluid into kinetic energy just before the fluid impinges
Tetrachloroethylene (1,758 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
for dry cleaning of fabrics, hence it is sometimes called "dry-cleaning fluid". It also has its uses as an effective automotive brake cleaner. It has
Tetrachloroethylene (1,758 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
for dry cleaning of fabrics, hence it is sometimes called "dry-cleaning fluid". It also has its uses as an effective automotive brake cleaner. It has
Brownian motion (6,834 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
typically consists of random fluctuations in a particle's position inside a fluid sub-domain, followed by a relocation to another sub-domain. Each relocation
Liquidity (109 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
Look up liquidity in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Liquidity is a concept in economics involving the convertibility of assets and obligations. It can
Fluid (web browser) (431 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
Fluid is a WebKit2-based site-specific browser (SSB) for Mac OS X created by Todd Ditchendorf. Its original WebKit-based version was compared to Mozilla
Drilling fluid invasion (257 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Drilling fluid invasion is a process that occurs in a well being drilled with higher wellbore pressure (normally caused by excessive mud weights) than
Peritonitis (2,107 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
perforated gallbladder. Risk factors include ascites (the abnormal build-up of fluid in the abdomen) and peritoneal dialysis. Diagnosis is generally based on
Sepsis (13,503 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Septic shock is low blood pressure due to sepsis that does not improve after fluid replacement. Sepsis is caused by many organisms including bacteria, viruses
Francis turbine (1,701 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
working fluid to impinge on the blades of the runner. These openings convert the pressure energy of the fluid into kinetic energy just before the fluid impinges
Shield volcano (4,233 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
resembling a shield lying on the ground. It is formed by the eruption of highly fluid (low viscosity) lava, which travels farther and forms thinner flows than
Submersible pump (1,582 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
close-coupled to the pump body. The whole assembly is submerged in the fluid to be pumped. The main advantage of this type of pump is that it prevents
Synovial joint (1,056 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
and greater mobility. The synovial cavity/joint is filled with synovial fluid. The joint capsule is made up of an outer layer of fibrous membrane, which
Vitalism (4,737 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
concluded that "the fluid without imagination is powerless, whereas imagination without the fluid can produce the effects of the fluid." Vitalism has a long
Cavitation (9,115 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Cavitation in fluid mechanics and engineering normally refers to the phenomenon in which the static pressure of a liquid reduces to below the liquid's
Roche limit (1,460 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
neither perfectly rigid nor perfectly fluid. For example, a rubble-pile asteroid will behave more like a fluid than a solid rocky one; an icy body will
Tonicity (979 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
In chemical biology, tonicity is a measure of the effective osmotic pressure gradient; the water potential of two solutions separated by a partially-permeable
Mesothelioma (10,658 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Signs and symptoms of mesothelioma may include shortness of breath due to fluid around the lung, a swollen abdomen, chest wall pain, cough, feeling tired
Vegetable oil (5,290 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
lubricants. Vegetable oil is being used to produce biodegradable hydraulic fluid and lubricant. One limiting factor in industrial uses of vegetable oils
Soundproofing (2,552 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
Soundproofing is any means of impeding sound propagation. There are several basic ways to reduce sound: increasing the distance between source and receiver
Saline (medicine) (2,768 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
gastroenteritis and diabetic ketoacidosis. Large amounts may result in fluid overload, swelling, acidosis, and high blood sodium. In those with long-standing
Courtney Act (4,723 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Lesbian Mardi Gras. Courtney stated: "I feel that gender and sexuality are fluid and so often we get stuck in the rigidity. Who knows when someone outside
Hydropneumatic suspension (4,905 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
performed through an incompressible hydraulic fluid inside a suspension cylinder. By adjusting the filled fluid volume within the cylinder, a leveling functionality
Applied mechanics (2,186 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
the mechanics of macroscopic solids, and fluid mechanics; the study of the mechanics of macroscopic fluids. Each branch of applied mechanics contains
Incompressible flow (1,669 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
In fluid mechanics, or more generally continuum mechanics, incompressible flow (isochoric flow) refers to a flow in which the material density of each
Synovial membrane (1,289 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
outside surface and with the synovial fluid lubricant on the inside surface. In contact with the synovial fluid at the tissue surface are many rounded
Geophysics (5,268 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
broader definition that includes the water cycle including snow and ice; fluid dynamics of the oceans and the atmosphere; electricity and magnetism in
Brake fluid (1,942 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Brake fluid is a type of hydraulic fluid used in hydraulic brake and hydraulic clutch applications in automobiles, motorcycles, light trucks, and some
Ansys (2,760 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
other engineering design companies, obtaining additional technology for fluid dynamics, electronics design, and physics analysis. Ansys became a component
Power steering (2,906 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
more torque the driver applies to the steering wheel and column, the more fluid the valves allow through to the cylinder, and so the more force is applied
Syrup of ipecac (1,167 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
Syrup of ipecac (/ˈɪpɪkæk/), or simply ipecac, is a drug that was once widely used as an expectorant (in low doses) and a rapid-acting emetic (in higher
Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar (5,694 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
"Chandrasekhar's Fluid Dynamics". Annual Review of Fluid Mechanics. 51 (1): 1–24. Bibcode:2019AnRFM..51....1S. doi:10.1146/annurev-fluid-010518-040537.
Fluid and crystallized intelligence (2,799 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
The concepts of fluid intelligence (gf) and crystallized intelligence (gc) were introduced in 1963 by the psychologist Raymond Cattell. According to Cattell's
Diabetes insipidus (2,772 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
amount of urine produced can be nearly 20 liters per day. Reduction of fluid has little effect on the concentration of the urine. Complications may include
Schizophora (389 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
from the face, above the antennae. The inflation of the ptilinum (using fluid hemolymph rather than air) creates pressure along the line of weakness in
Satish Dhawan (1,099 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
mathematician and aerospace engineer, widely regarded as the father of experimental fluid dynamics research in India. Born in Srinagar, Dhawan was educated in India
Diesel exhaust fluid (2,267 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF; also known as AUS 32 and marketed as AdBlue) is a liquid used to reduce the amount of air pollution created by a diesel engine
Blood–brain barrier (3,699 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
in the blood, and large or hydrophilic molecules into the cerebrospinal fluid, while allowing the diffusion of hydrophobic molecules (O2, CO2, hormones)
Convection (heat transfer) (1,281 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
is the transfer of heat from one place to another due to the movement of fluid. Although often discussed as a distinct method of heat transfer, convective
Human brain (18,796 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
system, consisting of four interconnected ventricles in which cerebrospinal fluid is produced and circulated. Underneath the cerebral cortex are several important
Blood (6,554 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Blood is a body fluid in the circulatory system of humans and other vertebrates that delivers necessary substances such as nutrients and oxygen to the
Axial compressor (4,919 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
It is a rotating, airfoil-based compressor in which the gas or working fluid principally flows parallel to the axis of rotation, or axially. This differs
Water intoxication (2,003 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
water, or from long bouts of exercise during which excessive amounts of fluid were consumed. In addition, water cure, a method of torture in which the
Cerebral edema (7,826 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Cerebral edema is excess accumulation of fluid (edema) in the intracellular or extracellular spaces of the brain. This typically causes impaired nerve
Steam engine (9,729 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
a heat engine that performs mechanical work using steam as its working fluid. The steam engine uses the force produced by steam pressure to push a piston
Aerosol (5,083 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
law describes the force of resistance on a solid spherical particle in a fluid. However, Stokes' law is only valid when the velocity of the gas at the
Pneumonia (12,706 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
pneumonia, a collection of fluid may form in the space that surrounds the lung. Occasionally, microorganisms will infect this fluid, causing an empyema. To
Cup (unit) (1,198 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
different ways. A "cup" of coffee in the US is usually 4 fluid ounces (118 ml), brewed using 5 fluid ounces (148 ml) of water. Coffee carafes used with drip
Lacrimal apparatus (305 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
gland, which secretes the tears, and its excretory ducts, which convey the fluid to the surface of the eye; it is a j-shaped serous gland located in lacrimal
Deposition (geology) (2,151 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
weathered surface material, which, at the loss of enough kinetic energy in the fluid, is deposited, building up layers of sediment. This occurs when the forces
Guillain–Barré syndrome (6,182 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
tests such as nerve conduction studies and examination of the cerebrospinal fluid. There are a number of subtypes based on the areas of weakness, results
Diuresis (1,847 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
underpinning increased urine production by the kidneys during maintenance of fluid balance. In healthy people, the drinking of extra water produces mild diuresis
Extract (385 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
An extract (essence) is a substance made by extracting a part of a raw material, often by using a solvent such as ethanol, oil or water. Extracts may be
Syrup of ipecac (1,167 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
Syrup of ipecac (/ˈɪpɪkæk/), or simply ipecac, is a drug that was once widely used as an expectorant (in low doses) and a rapid-acting emetic (in higher
Ear (6,786 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
through the oval window, causing movement of fluid within the cochlea. The round window allows for the fluid within the inner ear to move. As the stapes
Quicksand (794 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
cushioning of water gives quicksand, and other liquefied sediments, a spongy, fluid-like texture. Objects in liquefied sand sink to the level at which the weight
Hans W. Liepmann (368 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Hans Wolfgang Liepmann (July 3, 1914 – June 24, 2009) was an American fluid dynamicist, aerospace scientist and emeritus Theodore von Kármán Professor
Slurry (1,230 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
transport velocity and the mixture can behave like a Newtonian or non-Newtonian fluid. Depending on the mixture, the slurry may be abrasive and/or corrosive.
Electric charge (4,949 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
metals and fluids and proposed that electricity comes in two varieties that cancel each other, which he expressed in terms of a two-fluid theory. When
Water intoxication (2,003 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
water, or from long bouts of exercise during which excessive amounts of fluid were consumed. In addition, water cure, a method of torture in which the
Hemothorax (5,064 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
can be differentiated from other forms of fluid within the pleural cavity by analysing a sample of the fluid, and are defined as having a hematocrit of
Shock (circulatory) (5,280 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
should be stopped, which may require surgery or embolization. Intravenous fluid, such as Ringer's lactate or packed red blood cells, is often given. Efforts
Drinking (1,948 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
animals stay hydrated through the fluids and moisture in fresh food, and learn to actively seek foods with high fluid content. When conditions impel them
Eardrum (1,538 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
oval window in the fluid-filled cochlea. The ear thereby converts and amplifies vibration in the air to vibration in cochlear fluid. The malleus bone bridges
Pulmonary pleurae (2,342 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
cavity (also pleural space). It contains a tiny amount of serous fluid (pleural fluid) secreted by the pleurae, at a pressure below the atmospheric pressure
Centrifugal pump (2,661 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
pumps are used to transport fluids by the conversion of rotational kinetic energy to the hydrodynamic energy of the fluid flow. The rotational energy
Axial compressor (4,919 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
It is a rotating, airfoil-based compressor in which the gas or working fluid principally flows parallel to the axis of rotation, or axially. This differs
Vaginal discharge (3,054 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
intercourse. Normal vaginal discharge is composed of cervical mucus, vaginal fluid, shedding vaginal and cervical cells, and bacteria. The majority of the
Parabolic trough (1,957 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
a tube containing a fluid runs the length of the trough at its focal line. The sunlight is concentrated on the tube and the fluid heated to a high temperature
Lymphocyte (2,369 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
A lymphocyte is a type of white blood cell (leukocyte) in the immune system of most vertebrates. Lymphocytes include T cells (for cell-mediated and cytotoxic
Peritoneal dialysis (4,071 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
the membrane through which fluid and dissolved substances are exchanged with the blood. It is used to remove excess fluid, correct electrolyte problems
Lubrication (1,088 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
a discipline in the field of tribology. Lubrication mechanisms such as fluid-lubricated systems are designed so that the applied load is partially or
TI Fluid Systems (471 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
TI Fluid Systems is a British multinational company which develops, manufactures and supplies automotive fluid storage, carrying and delivery systems
Heat pipe (7,264 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
CPU heat pipes are typically made of copper and use water as the working fluid. They are common in many consumer electronics like desktops, laptops, tablets
Body cavity (1,416 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
fluid. In the meninges for example the fluid is cerebrospinal fluid; in the abdominal cavity the fluid contained in the peritoneum is a serous fluid.
Body water (2,019 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
bones, and elsewhere. The percentages of body water contained in various fluid compartments add up to total body water (TBW). This water makes up a significant
Bile (2,234 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Bile (from Latin bilis), or gall, is a yellow-green fluid produced by the liver of most vertebrates that aids the digestion of lipids in the small intestine
Shallow water equations (4,607 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
shear is considered) that describe the flow below a pressure surface in a fluid (sometimes, but not necessarily, a free surface). The shallow-water equations
Alexandre Chorin (756 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
computational fluid mechanics, turbulence, and computational statistical mechanics. Chorin's work involves developing methods for solving physics and fluid mechanics
Photographic developer (2,453 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
In the processing of photographic films, plates or papers, the photographic developer (or just developer) is one or more chemicals that convert the latent
Stator (499 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
rotating magnetic field to electric current. In fluid powered devices, the stator guides the flow of fluid to or from the rotating part of the system. Motor
Encephalitis (2,540 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
supported by blood tests, medical imaging, and analysis of cerebrospinal fluid. Certain types are preventable with vaccines. Treatment may include antiviral
Hull speed (782 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
Hull speed or displacement speed is the speed at which the wavelength of a vessel's bow wave is equal to the waterline length of the vessel. As boat speed
Meninges (1,584 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
are the dura mater, the arachnoid mater, and the pia mater. Cerebrospinal fluid is located in the subarachnoid space between the arachnoid mater and the
Acute pancreatitis (6,540 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
control, nothing by mouth, intravenous nutritional support, and intravenous fluid rehydration. Severe cases often require admission to an intensive care unit
Vaginal lubrication (917 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Vaginal lubrication is a naturally produced fluid that lubricates the vagina. Vaginal lubrication is always present, but production increases significantly
Pericarditis (2,371 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
pain, a pericardial rub, specific electrocardiogram (ECG) changes, and fluid around the heart. A heart attack may produce similar symptoms to pericarditis
Photographic developer (2,453 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
In the processing of photographic films, plates or papers, the photographic developer (or just developer) is one or more chemicals that convert the latent
Cutting fluid (3,558 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Cutting fluid is a type of coolant and lubricant designed specifically for metalworking processes, such as machining and stamping. There are various kinds
Shallow water equations (4,607 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
shear is considered) that describe the flow below a pressure surface in a fluid (sometimes, but not necessarily, a free surface). The shallow-water equations
Oil well (5,168 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
pressure of fluids inside the rock so that these fluids do not enter the wellbore. Some oil wells are drilled with air or foam as the drilling fluid. The generated
Hydraulic brake (3,289 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
hydraulic brake is an arrangement of braking mechanism which uses brake fluid, typically containing glycol ethers or diethylene glycol, to transfer pressure
Stokes problem (1,784 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
In fluid dynamics, Stokes problem also known as Stokes second problem or sometimes referred to as Stokes boundary layer or Oscillating boundary layer
Vaginal lubrication (917 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Vaginal lubrication is a naturally produced fluid that lubricates the vagina. Vaginal lubrication is always present, but production increases significantly
Cytosol (4,691 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
or groundplasm, is one of the liquids found inside cells (intracellular fluid (ICF)). It is separated into compartments by membranes. For example, the
Rouse number (249 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
The Rouse number (P or Z) is a non-dimensional number in fluid dynamics which is used to define a concentration profile of suspended sediment and which
Stator (499 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
rotating magnetic field to electric current. In fluid powered devices, the stator guides the flow of fluid to or from the rotating part of the system. Motor
Fluid replacement (2,585 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Fluid replacement or fluid resuscitation is the medical practice of replenishing bodily fluid lost through sweating, bleeding, fluid shifts or other pathologic
Barrel (unit) (3,262 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
several units of volume applied in various contexts; there are dry barrels, fluid barrels (such as the U.K. beer barrel and U.S. beer barrel), oil barrels
Atmospheric science (1,532 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
model Earth's atmosphere and the atmospheres of the other planets using fluid flow equations, chemical models, radiation balancing, and energy transfer
Compressible flow (3,791 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
flow (or gas dynamics) is the branch of fluid mechanics that deals with flows having significant changes in fluid density. While all flows are compressible
Wirth Research (381 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
neglecting to use a wind tunnel and instead relying solely upon computational fluid dynamics to design the 2010 Virgin Racing VR-01 Formula 1 car. The Wirth
Embolism (904 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
embolism), a bubble of air or other gas (gas embolism), amniotic fluid (amniotic fluid embolism), or foreign material. An embolism can cause partial or
Kidney (6,896 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
The kidney participates in the control of the volume of various body fluids, fluid osmolality, acid-base balance, various electrolyte concentrations, and
Endothelium (2,887 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
barrier between vessels and tissue and control the flow of substances and fluid into and out of a tissue. Endothelial cells in direct contact with blood
Working fluid (1,159 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
fluid power, a working fluid is a gas or liquid that primarily transfers force, motion, or mechanical energy. In hydraulics, water or hydraulic fluid
Spina bifida (9,109 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
in the spine. Meningocele typically causes mild problems, with a sac of fluid present at the gap in the spine. Myelomeningocele, also known as open spina
Planck units (5,956 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
In particle physics and physical cosmology, Planck units are a system of units of measurement defined exclusively in terms of four universal physical constants:
Lava dome (1,442 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
by degassing of fluid magma. Since viscous basaltic and andesitic domes weather fast and easily break apart by further input of fluid lava, most of the
Cardiac tamponade (2,440 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
compression of the heart due to pericardial effusion (the build-up of pericardial fluid in the sac around the heart). Onset may be rapid or gradual. Symptoms typically
Actuator (2,743 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
energy and may be electric voltage or current, pneumatic, or hydraulic fluid pressure, or even human power. In the electric, hydraulic, and pneumatic
Hemodialysis (6,099 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
little or no urine. Side effects caused by removing too much fluid and/or removing fluid too rapidly include low blood pressure, fatigue, chest pains
Transport phenomena (3,402 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
quantities. For example, in fluid mechanics, a common use of transport analysis is to determine the velocity profile of a fluid flowing through a rigid volume
Cracking (chemistry) (2,448 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
solvents, such as in processes of destructive distillation or pyrolysis. Fluid catalytic cracking produces a high yield of petrol and LPG, while hydrocracking
Lymphatic vessel (1,596 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
capillaries, which are mainly concerned with the absorption of interstitial fluid from the tissues. Lymph capillaries are slightly bigger than their counterpart
Amniotic fluid embolism (1,947 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
An amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is a life-threatening childbirth (obstetric) emergency in which amniotic fluid enters the blood stream of the mother
Cyst (1,612 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
all surrounding cells for that given location. A cyst may contain air, fluids, or semi-solid material. A collection of pus is called an abscess, not a
Fluid queue (2,572 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
probability, a fluid queue (fluid model, fluid flow model or stochastic fluid model) is a mathematical model used to describe the fluid level in a reservoir
Vacuum ejector (1,196 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
working fluid (liquid or gaseous) flows through a jet nozzle into a tube that first narrows and then expands in cross-sectional area. The fluid leaving
Respiratory tract (3,092 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
enclose a cavity called the pleural cavity that contains pleural fluid. This fluid is used to decrease the amount of friction that lungs experience during
Flow velocity (638 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
In continuum mechanics the flow velocity in fluid dynamics, also macroscopic velocity in statistical mechanics, or drift velocity in electromagnetism
Internal wave (3,281 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
waves are gravity waves that oscillate within a fluid medium, rather than on its surface. To exist, the fluid must be stratified: the density must change
Species 8472 (860 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
and for their use of biotechnology. They originated from what is called fluidic space and fought a successful war against the Borg for a time. They made
Motorcraft (388 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
filters, A/C condensers and accumulators, motor oil, automatic transmission fluid, among other goods. Ford launched this auto parts division in 1972 to provide
Ependyma (641 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
nervous system (CNS). It is involved in the production of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), and is shown to serve as a reservoir for neuroregeneration. The ependyma
Lost circulation (837 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
In oil or gas well drilling, lost circulation occurs when drilling fluid, known commonly as "mud", flows into one or more geological formations instead
Helium (16,124 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
quality of the human voice. In scientific research, the behavior of the two fluid phases of helium-4 (helium I and helium II) is important to researchers
Fluid replacement (2,585 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Fluid replacement or fluid resuscitation is the medical practice of replenishing bodily fluid lost through sweating, bleeding, fluid shifts or other pathologic
Incubator (culture) (967 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
CO2 incubators to identify and study pathogens found in patients' bodily fluids. To do this, a sample was harvested and placed onto a sterile dish and into
Species 8472 (860 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
and for their use of biotechnology. They originated from what is called fluidic space and fought a successful war against the Borg for a time. They made
Ependyma (641 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
nervous system (CNS). It is involved in the production of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), and is shown to serve as a reservoir for neuroregeneration. The ependyma
Dynamic pressure (794 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
In fluid dynamics, dynamic pressure (denoted by q or Q and sometimes called velocity pressure) is the quantity defined by: q=12ρu2{\displaystyle q={\frac
Warren K. Lewis (600 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
to The Standard Oil Company of New Jersey (now ExxonMobil) into modern fluid catalytic cracking with Edwin R. Gilliland, another MIT professor. Lewis
Stirling engine (11,103 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
by the cyclic compression and expansion of air or other gas (the working fluid) between different temperatures, resulting in a net conversion of heat energy
Blade element momentum theory (3,943 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
streamtube, fluid flow is normal to the actuator disk. The fluid interacts with the rotor, thus transferring energy from the fluid to the rotor. The fluid then
Fluid queue (2,572 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
probability, a fluid queue (fluid model, fluid flow model or stochastic fluid model) is a mathematical model used to describe the fluid level in a reservoir
Transport phenomena (3,402 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
quantities. For example, in fluid mechanics, a common use of transport analysis is to determine the velocity profile of a fluid flowing through a rigid volume
Flow velocity (638 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
In continuum mechanics the flow velocity in fluid dynamics, also macroscopic velocity in statistical mechanics, or drift velocity in electromagnetism
Thirst (1,709 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
fluids, resulting in the basic instinct of animals to drink. It is an essential mechanism involved in fluid balance. It arises from a lack of fluids or
Acid–base homeostasis (2,392 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
homeostasis is the homeostatic regulation of the pH of the body's extracellular fluid (ECF). The proper balance between the acids and bases (i.e. the pH) in the
Pegmatite (3,231 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
pegmatites are thought to form from the last fluid fraction of a large crystallizing magma body. This residual fluid is highly enriched in volatiles and trace
Animal magnetism (5,476 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
the concept of "magnetic fluid". At the time, some magnetizers attempted to channel what they thought was a magnetic "fluid", and sometimes they attempted
Dual fluid reactor (593 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
The Dual Fluid Reactor is a reactor concept of the Canadian company Dual Fluid Energy Inc. It combines techniques from molten salt reactors (MSR) and
Control volume (886 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
arXiv:1704.00239. Bibcode:2017JCoPh.347..437N. doi:10.1016/j.jcp.2017.06.047. S2CID 37560541. Integral Approach to the Control Volume analysis of Fluid Flow
Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory (910 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
The Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory (GFDL) is a laboratory in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric
Saliva (2,801 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Saliva (commonly referred to as spit) is an extracellular fluid produced and secreted by salivary glands in the mouth. In humans, saliva is around 99%
Gallon (3,435 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
imperial pints in a quart, and there are 20 imperial fluid ounces in an imperial pint, yielding 160 fluid ounces in an imperial gallon. The US liquid gallon
Amniotic fluid embolism (1,947 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
An amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is a life-threatening childbirth (obstetric) emergency in which amniotic fluid enters the blood stream of the mother
General circulation model (4,711 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
atmospheric processes was developed in the late 1960s at the NOAA Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory AOGCMs represent the pinnacle of complexity in climate
George F. Carrier (399 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
deduce an analytical solution. He worked especially in the modeling of fluid mechanics, combustion, and tsunamis. Born in Millinocket, Maine, he received
Kidney dialysis (5,495 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
these functions through diffusion (waste removal) and ultrafiltration (fluid removal). Dialysis uses highly purified (also known as "ultrapure") water
Heat transfer coefficient (4,021 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
the heat transfer, typically by convection or phase transition between a fluid and a solid. The heat transfer coefficient has SI units in watts per square
Citroën DS (8,004 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
the height corrector introduced high-pressure fluid; if it was too high, it released fluid back to the fluid reservoir. In this manner, a constant ride height
Acute kidney injury (4,638 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
including metabolic acidosis, high potassium levels, uremia, changes in body fluid balance, effects on other organ systems, and death. People who have experienced
Focused assessment with sonography for trauma (1,742 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
presence of intraperitoneal or pericardial free fluid. In the context of traumatic injury, this fluid will usually be due to bleeding. Reasons a FAST
Renin–angiotensin system (2,405 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
system (RAAS), is a hormone system that regulates blood pressure, fluid and electrolyte balance, and systemic vascular resistance. When renal blood
Prelabor rupture of membranes (4,838 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
labor. Women usually experience a painless gush or a steady leakage of fluid from the vagina. Complications in the baby may include premature birth,
Pitot tube (1,226 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
A pitot tube (/ˈpiːtoʊ/ PEE-toh; also pitot probe) measures fluid flow velocity. It was invented by a French engineer, Henri Pitot, in the early 18th
Dimensionless quantity (2,310 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
transformations. Physics relies on dimensionless numbers like the Reynolds number in fluid dynamics, the fine-structure constant in quantum mechanics, and the Lorentz
Paracentesis (1,369 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Paracentesis (from Greek κεντάω, "to pierce") is a form of body fluid sampling procedure, generally referring to peritoneocentesis (also called laparocentesis
Air-jet loom (563 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
shed. It is one of two types of fluid-jet looms, the other being a water-jet loom, which was developed previously. Fluid-jet looms can operate at a faster
Comparison of the imperial and US customary measurement systems (1,540 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
units of volume (the bushel, gallon, fluid ounce, etc.). The US customary system has one set of units for fluids and another set for dry goods. The imperial
Oligohydramnios (1,630 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
amniotic fluid, the fluid that surrounds the fetus in the abdomen, in the amniotic sac. It is typically diagnosed by ultrasound when the amniotic fluid index
Allometry (6,230 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
organism's locomotion through a fluid. For example, a tiny organism uses flagella and can effectively move through a fluid it is suspended in, while on the
Fluid catalytic cracking (3,971 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) is the conversion process used in petroleum refineries to convert the high-boiling point, high-molecular weight hydrocarbon
Craik–Leibovich vortex force (547 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
In fluid dynamics, the Craik–Leibovich (CL) vortex force describes a forcing of the mean flow through wave–current interaction, specifically between the
Central serous chorioretinopathy (3,111 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
one eye. When the disorder is active it is characterized by leakage of fluid under the retina that has a propensity to accumulate under the central macula
Carnot heat engine (3,294 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
can be any fluid or vapor body through which heat Q can be introduced or transmitted to produce work. Carnot had postulated that the fluid body could
Control volume (886 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
arXiv:1704.00239. Bibcode:2017JCoPh.347..437N. doi:10.1016/j.jcp.2017.06.047. S2CID 37560541. Integral Approach to the Control Volume analysis of Fluid Flow
Renin–angiotensin system (2,405 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
system (RAAS), is a hormone system that regulates blood pressure, fluid and electrolyte balance, and systemic vascular resistance. When renal blood
Underbalanced drilling (957 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
of the formation being drilled. As the well is being drilled, formation fluid flows into the wellbore and up to the surface. This is the opposite of the
Point source (901 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
pollution tracking. Fluid point sources are commonly used in fluid dynamics and aerodynamics. A point source of fluid is the inverse of a fluid point sink (a
Thoracentesis (1,334 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
decompression (often used term), is an invasive medical procedure to remove fluid or air from the pleural space for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. A
Urea (6,976 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
using these catalytic converters need to carry a supply of diesel exhaust fluid, also sold as AdBlue, a solution of urea in water. Urea in concentrations
Focused assessment with sonography for trauma (1,742 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
presence of intraperitoneal or pericardial free fluid. In the context of traumatic injury, this fluid will usually be due to bleeding. Reasons a FAST
Comparison of the imperial and US customary measurement systems (1,540 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
units of volume (the bushel, gallon, fluid ounce, etc.). The US customary system has one set of units for fluids and another set for dry goods. The imperial
Nemertea (6,315 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
loop, and these and the rhynchocoel are filled with fluid. There is no heart, and the flow of fluid depends on contraction of muscles in the vessels and
Pleural empyema (2,453 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
There are three stages: exudative, when there is an increase in pleural fluid with or without the presence of pus; fibrinopurulent, when fibrous septa
Dura mater (1,544 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
arachnoid mater, which is responsible for keeping in the cerebrospinal fluid. It is derived primarily from the neural crest cell population, with postnatal
Endolymph (561 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Endolymph is the fluid contained in the membranous labyrinth of the inner ear. The major cation in endolymph is potassium, with the values of sodium and
Central serous chorioretinopathy (3,111 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
one eye. When the disorder is active it is characterized by leakage of fluid under the retina that has a propensity to accumulate under the central macula
Electrolyte (3,430 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
serum, urine, or other fluids). Thus, mentions of electrolyte levels usually refer to the various ion concentrations, not to the fluid volumes. The word electrolyte
Boussinesq approximation (water waves) (2,402 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
In fluid dynamics, the Boussinesq approximation for water waves is an approximation valid for weakly non-linear and fairly long waves. The approximation
Coandă effect (5,437 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
the tendency of a fluid jet to stay attached to a convex surface. Merriam-Webster describes it as "the tendency of a jet of fluid emerging from an orifice
Lava (6,577 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
behave like Newtonian fluids, in which the rate of flow is proportional to the shear stress. Instead, a typical lava is a Bingham fluid, which shows considerable
Pericardium (1,465 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
pericardium). It encloses the pericardial cavity, which contains pericardial fluid, and defines the middle mediastinum. It separates the heart from interference
Cilium (5,367 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
chemosensory functions. Motile cilia on ependymal cells move the cerebrospinal fluid through the ventricular system of the brain. Motile cilia are also present
Solar thermal collector (7,021 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
sunlight. The energy is then collected by cooling the plate with a working fluid, often water or glycol running in pipes attached to the plate. Concentrating
Siméon Denis Poisson (4,330 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
analytical mechanics, electricity and magnetism, thermodynamics, elasticity, and fluid mechanics. Moreover, he predicted the Poisson spot in his attempt to disprove
P wave (1,038 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
transitions of seismic body waves, or normal modes. P waves travel through the fluid layers of the Earth's interior, and yet they are refracted slightly when
Coprates Chasma (698 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
that if you filled the canyon with fluid, it would create a lake with a depth of 1 km (3,300 ft) before the fluid would overflow out onto the northern
Hydrothorax (233 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Hydrothorax is the synonym of pleural effusion in which fluid accumulates in the pleural cavity. This condition is most likely to develop secondary to
Cystic hygroma (1,012 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
sponge-like collection of abnormal growth that contains clear lymphatic fluid. The fluid collects within the cysts or channels, usually in the soft tissue.
Bronchoalveolar lavage (1,206 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
nose into an appropriate airway in the lungs, with a measured amount of fluid introduced and then collected for examination. This method is typically
Kelvin wave (1,368 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
shape as it moves in the alongshore direction over time. A Kelvin wave (fluid dynamics) is also a long scale perturbation mode of a vortex in superfluid
Fan (machine) (4,598 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
comparatively low volume. A fan blade will often rotate when exposed to an air-fluid stream, and devices that take advantage of this, such as anemometers and
Interior Schwarzschild metric (1,684 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Schwarzschild metric (also interior Schwarzschild solution or Schwarzschild fluid solution) is an exact solution for the gravitational field in the interior
Beer (12,787 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
Beer is one of the oldest alcoholic drinks in the world, the most widely consumed, and the third most popular drink after water and tea.(p‭ 1) Beer is
Liquefactive necrosis (377 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
fluid remains of necrotic tissue. Dead leukocytes will remain as a creamy yellow pus. After the removal of cell debris by white blood cells, a fluid filled
Fluid balance (2,242 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Fluid balance is an aspect of the homeostasis of organisms in which the amount of water in the organism needs to be controlled, via osmoregulation and
Material derivative (1,849 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
example, in fluid dynamics, the velocity field is the flow velocity, and the quantity of interest might be the temperature of the fluid. In which case
Meconium (1,206 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
spends in the uterus: intestinal epithelial cells, lanugo, mucus, amniotic fluid, bile, and water. Meconium, unlike later feces, is viscous and sticky like
Lymphedema (5,432 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
a critical portion of the body's immune system and returns interstitial fluid to the bloodstream. Lymphedema is most frequently a complication of cancer
Gas lift (941 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
A gas lift or bubble pump is a type of pump that can raise fluid between elevations by introducing gas bubbles into a vertical outlet tube; as the bubbles
Drop (liquid) (1,959 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
tension, and is directly responsible for the shape a droplet for a specific fluid will take. The capillary length stems from the Laplace pressure, using the
Plunger (510 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
A plunger is a device driven by or against fluid pressure. In plumbing, the term plunger commonly refers to handheld tools used to clear blockages in
Prandtl number (1,023 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
number contains no such length scale and is dependent only on the fluid and the fluid state. The Prandtl number is often found in property tables alongside
Nemertea (6,315 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
loop, and these and the rhynchocoel are filled with fluid. There is no heart, and the flow of fluid depends on contraction of muscles in the vessels and
Spinal cord (4,971 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
contains a structure called the central canal, which contains cerebrospinal fluid. The spinal cord is also covered by meninges and enclosed by the neural
Burn (8,257 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Extensive burns often require large amounts of intravenous fluid, due to capillary fluid leakage and tissue swelling. The most common complications of
Drop (liquid) (1,959 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
tension, and is directly responsible for the shape a droplet for a specific fluid will take. The capillary length stems from the Laplace pressure, using the
Bubble (physics) (1,161 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
require consideration for mass and heat transfer and are modeled using fluid dynamics. The star-nosed mole and the American water shrew can smell underwater
Lil' Fizz (569 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
time, Tiffany Campbell. 2007: Payday 2009: Night Life (with J-Boog) 2006: Fluid 2007: Beds (featuring Ray J) 2009: Bounce (with J-Boog) 2013: Becky 2014:
Beer (12,787 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
Beer is one of the oldest alcoholic drinks in the world, the most widely consumed, and the third most popular drink after water and tea.(p‭ 1) Beer is
Siméon Denis Poisson (4,330 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
analytical mechanics, electricity and magnetism, thermodynamics, elasticity, and fluid mechanics. Moreover, he predicted the Poisson spot in his attempt to disprove
Volcanism (4,624 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
weight of overlying sediments over the fluid which pushes down on the fluid, preventing it from escaping, by fluid being trapped in the sediment, migrating
Coriolis–Stokes force (543 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
In fluid dynamics, the Coriolis–Stokes force is a forcing of the mean flow in a rotating fluid due to interaction of the Coriolis effect and wave-induced
Confluence (3,509 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
In geography, a confluence (also: conflux) occurs where two or more watercourses join to form a single channel. A confluence can occur in several configurations:
Correction fluid (1,222 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
A correction fluid is an opaque, usually white fluid applied to paper to mask errors in text. Once dried, it can be handwritten or typed upon. It is typically
Fan (machine) (4,598 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
comparatively low volume. A fan blade will often rotate when exposed to an air-fluid stream, and devices that take advantage of this, such as anemometers and
Reynolds transport theorem (2,097 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
this theorem is often used for material elements. These are parcels of fluids or solids which no material enters or leaves. If Ω(t) is a material element
Spray nozzle (2,039 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
duty industrial uses to light duty spray cans or spray bottles. Single-fluid or hydraulic spray nozzles utilize the kinetic energy imparted to the liquid
Neutral buoyancy (780 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
occurs when an object's average density is equal to the density of the fluid in which it is immersed, resulting in the buoyant force balancing the force
Coandă effect (5,437 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
the tendency of a fluid jet to stay attached to a convex surface. Merriam-Webster describes it as "the tendency of a jet of fluid emerging from an orifice
P wave (1,038 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
transitions of seismic body waves, or normal modes. P waves travel through the fluid layers of the Earth's interior, and yet they are refracted slightly when
Home roasting coffee (2,511 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
temperature operation. Two main types exist: the fluid-bed or fluid-air roaster, and the drum roaster. The fluid-bed roaster heats the beans faster, retaining
Lymphedema (5,432 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
a critical portion of the body's immune system and returns interstitial fluid to the bloodstream. Lymphedema is most frequently a complication of cancer
Condenser (heat transfer) (1,419 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
variables including the working fluid, the secondary fluid, the geometry, and the material. Common secondary fluids include water, air, refrigerants
Trochoidal wave (1,733 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
In fluid dynamics, a trochoidal wave or Gerstner wave is an exact solution of the Euler equations for periodic surface gravity waves. It describes a progressive
Papule (581 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
different parts of the body or appear in clusters. It does not contain fluid but may progress to a pustule or vesicle. A papule is smaller than a nodule;
Transmission of COVID-19 (7,104 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
indoors. The transmission of the virus is carried out through virus-laden fluid particles, or droplets, which are created in the respiratory tract, and
Launched roller coaster (1,803 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
incompressible hydraulic fluid is pumped into one compartment, nitrogen in the other compartment is compressed. At launch, the fluid under pressure from the
Electrolyte imbalance (3,848 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
homeostasis in the body. They help to regulate heart and neurological function, fluid balance, oxygen delivery, acid–base balance and much more. Electrolyte imbalances
Serous fluid (398 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
physiology, serous fluid or serosal fluid (originating from the Medieval Latin word serosus, from Latin serum) is any of various body fluids resembling serum
Coprates Chasma (698 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
that if you filled the canyon with fluid, it would create a lake with a depth of 1 km (3,300 ft) before the fluid would overflow out onto the northern
Cornea (3,329 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
healthy. Similarly, nutrients are transported via diffusion from the tear fluid through the outside surface and the aqueous humour through the inside surface
Fluid Framework (236 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Fluid is a free and open source computer platform for real-time collaboration across applications. Microsoft first demonstrated the software at its Build
Tetraethyllead (7,467 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
supplied in the form of "Ethyl Fluid", which consisted of TEL blended with 1,2-dichloroethane and 1,2-dibromoethane. Ethyl Fluid also contained a reddish dye
Steering damper (1,090 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
An electronically variable damper uses a radial damper with hydraulic fluid that flows freely at low speeds, allowing easy turning, while restricting
Pulmonary alveolus (3,044 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
of gases. The membrane has several layers – a layer of alveolar lining fluid that contains surfactant, the epithelial layer and its basement membrane;
Froude number (2,889 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
The Froude number has some analogy with the Mach number. In theoretical fluid dynamics the Froude number is not frequently considered since usually the
Pumpjack (1,508 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
necessary to drive the polished-rod and accompanying sucker rod and column (fluid) load. The engineering term for this type of mechanism is a walking beam
Bearing (mechanical) (5,001 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
ball and race. With fluid bearings, it is due to how the pressure of the fluid varies with the gap (when correctly loaded, fluid bearings are typically
Human body (5,562 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
extracellular fluid including about 3.2 litres (0.70 imp gal; 0.85 US gal) of blood plasma and about 8.4 litres (1.8 imp gal; 2.2 US gal) of interstitial fluid, and
Lagrangian and Eulerian specification of the flow field (848 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
specification of the flow field is a way of looking at fluid motion where the observer follows an individual fluid parcel as it moves through space and time. Plotting
Drug test (8,196 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
biological specimen, for example urine, hair, blood, breath, sweat, or oral fluid/saliva—to determine the presence or absence of specified parent drugs or
Sedimentary structures (1,493 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
structures include fluid escape structures, formed when fluids escape from a sedimentary bed after deposition. Examples of fluid escape structures include
Plume (fluid dynamics) (1,414 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
a column is a vertical body of one fluid moving through another. Several effects control the motion of the fluid, including momentum (inertia), diffusion
Angle of attack (1,403 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
In fluid dynamics, angle of attack (AOA, α, or α{\displaystyle \alpha }) is the angle between a reference line on a body (often the chord line of an airfoil)
Bulbourethral gland (718 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
bulbourethral glands are responsible for producing a pre-ejaculate fluid called Cowper's fluid (known colloquially as pre-cum), which is secreted during sexual
Drug test (8,196 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
biological specimen, for example urine, hair, blood, breath, sweat, or oral fluid/saliva—to determine the presence or absence of specified parent drugs or
Sedimentary structures (1,493 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
structures include fluid escape structures, formed when fluids escape from a sedimentary bed after deposition. Examples of fluid escape structures include
Condenser (heat transfer) (1,419 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
variables including the working fluid, the secondary fluid, the geometry, and the material. Common secondary fluids include water, air, refrigerants
Coriolis–Stokes force (543 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
In fluid dynamics, the Coriolis–Stokes force is a forcing of the mean flow in a rotating fluid due to interaction of the Coriolis effect and wave-induced
Meander (5,520 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
flow we would expect low fluid velocity at the outside bend and high fluid velocity at the inside bend. This classic fluid mechanics result is irrotational
Nasal irrigation (970 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
against this germ. A number of other compounds may be included in irrigation fluids such as the steroid budesonide in an effort to treat chronic rhinosinusitis
Normal pressure hydrocephalus (3,574 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) builds up in the ventricles, leading to normal or slightly elevated cerebrospinal fluid pressure. The fluid build-up causes
Perspiration (3,657 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Perspiration, also known as sweat, is the fluid secreted by sweat glands in the skin of mammals. Two types of sweat glands can be found in humans: eccrine
Malabsorption (2,071 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
approximately 100 g of fat, 400 g of carbohydrate, 100 g of protein, 2 L of fluid, and the required sodium, potassium, chloride, calcium, vitamins, and other
Porosity (2,815 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
depth of burial, the nature of the connate fluids, the nature of overlying sediments (which may impede fluid expulsion). One commonly used relationship
Hydraulic accumulator (1,940 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
accumulator is a pressure storage reservoir in which an incompressible hydraulic fluid is held under pressure that is applied by an external source of mechanical
Seminal vesicles (2,575 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
glands that lie behind the urinary bladder of male mammals. They secrete fluid that partly composes the semen. The vesicles are 5–10 cm in size, 3–5 cm
Reynolds transport theorem (2,097 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
this theorem is often used for material elements. These are parcels of fluids or solids which no material enters or leaves. If Ω(t) is a material element
Volume of distribution (1,050 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
the drug that is measured in blood, plasma, and un-bound in interstitial fluid. The VD of a drug represents the degree to which a drug is distributed in
Imperial units (6,522 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
law. Imperial apothecaries' measures, based on the imperial pint of 20 fluid ounces, were introduced by the publication of the London Pharmacopoeia of
Amnion (1,197 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
human and various other embryos when first formed. It fills with amniotic fluid, which causes the amnion to expand and become the amniotic sac that provides
Earth's outer core (2,267 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Earth's outer core is a fluid layer about 2,260 km (1,400 mi) thick, composed of mostly iron and nickel that lies above Earth's solid inner core and below
Angle of attack (1,403 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
In fluid dynamics, angle of attack (AOA, α, or α{\displaystyle \alpha }) is the angle between a reference line on a body (often the chord line of an airfoil)
Smoothed-particle hydrodynamics (9,291 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
simulating the mechanics of continuum media, such as solid mechanics and fluid flows. It was developed by Gingold and Monaghan and Lucy in 1977, initially
G. I. Taylor (2,310 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
1975) was a British physicist and mathematician, who made contributions to fluid dynamics and wave theory. Taylor was born in St. John's Wood, London. His
Froude number (2,889 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
The Froude number has some analogy with the Mach number. In theoretical fluid dynamics the Froude number is not frequently considered since usually the
Gatorade (6,289 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Gatorade was created to help athletes by acting as a replacement for body fluids lost during physical exertion. The earliest version of the beverage consisted
Nepenthes (6,950 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
trap contains a fluid of the plant's own production, which may be watery or more viscous, and is used to drown the prey. This fluid contains viscoelastic
Dengue fever (6,254 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
hospitalisation; treatment of acute dengue is supportive and includes giving fluid either by mouth or intravenously. Dengue is spread by several species of
Middle ear (1,980 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
stapes), which transfer the vibrations of the eardrum into waves in the fluid and membranes of the inner ear. The hollow space of the middle ear is also
Kidney failure (3,290 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
kidneys to remove excess fluid may cause: Swelling of the hands, legs, ankles, feet, or face Shortness of breath due to extra fluid on the lungs (may also
Finite volume method (1,363 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
allow for unstructured meshes. The method is used in many computational fluid dynamics packages. "Finite volume" refers to the small volume surrounding
Kinetic energy (5,465 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
inertia, and total energy. In fluid dynamics, the kinetic energy per unit volume at each point in an incompressible fluid flow field is called the dynamic
Electrophoresis (1,872 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
charged dispersed particles or dissolved charged molecules relative to a fluid under the influence of a spatially uniform electric field. As a rule, these
Plume (fluid dynamics) (1,414 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
a column is a vertical body of one fluid moving through another. Several effects control the motion of the fluid, including momentum (inertia), diffusion
Aqueous humour (986 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
The aqueous humour is a transparent water-like fluid similar to blood plasma, but containing low protein concentrations. It is secreted from the ciliary
Dispersion (water waves) (3,212 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
In fluid dynamics, dispersion of water waves generally refers to frequency dispersion, which means that waves of different wavelengths travel at different
Knudsen number (1,594 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
scale. This length scale could be, for example, the radius of a body in a fluid. The number is named after Danish physicist Martin Knudsen (1871–1949).
Serum (blood) (736 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
Serum (/ˈsɪərəm/) is the fluid and solvent component of blood which does not play a role in clotting. It may be defined as blood plasma without the clotting
Twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (2,642 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
blood supply between the fetuses. This leads to unequal levels of amniotic fluid between each fetus and usually leads to death of the undersupplied twin
Blastocyst (2,534 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
called the trophectoderm. This layer surrounds the inner cell mass and a fluid-filled cavity known as the blastocoel. In the late blastocyst, the trophectoderm
Hugh Latimer Dryden (1,634 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
the bureau's Wind Tunnel division, and began taking graduate courses in fluid dynamics to complete his Ph.D. In 1919 at the age of 20, he was awarded
Perilymph (558 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Perilymph is an extracellular fluid located within the inner ear. It is found within the scala tympani and scala vestibuli of the cochlea. The ionic composition
Peritoneal cavity (422 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
serosal sac, and the largest fluid-filled cavity, in the body and secretes approximately 50 ml of fluid per day. This fluid acts as a lubricant and has
Hemolymph (1,330 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Hemolymph, or haemolymph, is a fluid, analogous to the blood in vertebrates, that circulates in the interior of the arthropod (invertebrate) body, remaining
Turpentine (2,237 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
terebenthine, terebenthene, terebinthine and, colloquially, turps) is a fluid obtained by the distillation of resin harvested from living trees, mainly
Ejaculatory duct (824 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
the seminal vesicles, the bulbourethral gland and the vas deferens push fluids into the prostatic urethra. The semen is stored here until ejaculation occurs
Nasal irrigation (970 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
against this germ. A number of other compounds may be included in irrigation fluids such as the steroid budesonide in an effort to treat chronic rhinosinusitis
Pansexuality (4,058 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
grouping together those who identify as bisexual, pansexual, queer, and fluid, as well as other identities. The term faces issues of balancing inclusivity
Liquid breathing (5,879 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
immersion fluid, limiting the utility of this method to about 15g to 20g. Extending acceleration protection beyond 20g requires filling the lungs with fluid of
Dehydration (2,016 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
inclusion of sodium in fluid replacement drinks has some theoretical benefits and poses little or no risk, so long as these fluids are hypotonic (since
Foreland basin (3,589 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
full of fluids, such as water and hydrated minerals. Once these sediments are buried and compacted, the pores become smaller and some of the fluids, about
Stokes wave (7,907 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
In fluid dynamics, a Stokes wave is a nonlinear and periodic surface wave on an inviscid fluid layer of constant mean depth. This type of modelling has
Pitcher plant (1,716 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
rainfall), or by digestive enzymes secreted by the plant itself. Pitcher trap fluids largely vary in their viscoelasticity and acidity, which then dictates which
Interface (matter) (343 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
Capillary surface, a surface that represents the boundary between two fluids Disjoining pressure Free surface Interface and colloid science Membrane
Crystal (3,732 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
the process of forming a crystalline structure from a fluid or from materials dissolved in a fluid. (More rarely, crystals may be deposited directly from
Osmoregulation (1,766 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
organism's body fluids, detected by osmoreceptors, to maintain the homeostasis of the organism's water content; that is, it maintains the fluid balance and
Annual Review of Fluid Mechanics (774 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Annual Review of Fluid Mechanics is a peer-reviewed scientific journal covering research on fluid mechanics. It is published once a year by Annual Reviews
Exuviae (430 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
In biology, exuviae are the remains of an exoskeleton and related structures that are left after ecdysozoans (including insects, crustaceans and arachnids)
Residence time (5,236 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
The residence time of a fluid parcel is the total time that the parcel has spent inside a control volume (e.g.: a chemical reactor, a lake, a human body)
Static electricity (3,587 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
For hydrocarbon fluids, this is sometimes approximated by dividing the number 18 by the electrical conductivity of the fluid. Thus a fluid that has an electrical
Tidal bore (2,796 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
in the Undular Tidal Bore of the Garonne River (France)". Environmental Fluid Mechanics. 14 (3): 591–616. Bibcode:2014EFM....14..591R. doi:10.1007/s10652-013-9319-y
Smoothed-particle hydrodynamics (9,291 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
simulating the mechanics of continuum media, such as solid mechanics and fluid flows. It was developed by Gingold and Monaghan and Lucy in 1977, initially
Partial differential equation (6,484 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
sound, heat, diffusion, electrostatics, electrodynamics, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, elasticity, general relativity, and quantum mechanics (Schrödinger
Hypervolemia (447 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
fluid overload, is the medical condition where there is too much fluid in the blood. The opposite condition is hypovolemia, which is too little fluid
Twink (153 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
character in Paper Mario Twink, a brand of correction fluid and a generic term for correction fluid in New Zealand and Fiji Twink Caplan (born 1947), American
Tyler Posey (2,127 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
rid of that stigma." In July 2021, Posey came out as queer and sexually fluid. Drugs [EP] (2021) UNRAVEL [Album] (2023) You're Gonna Need A Towel [EP]
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condoms a rate of 2%. It has been suggested that the pre-ejaculate ("Cowper's fluid") emitted by the penis prior to ejaculation may contain spermatozoa (sperm
IC50 (1,062 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
also used for some behavioral measures in vivo, such as the two bottle fluid consumption test. When animals decrease consumption from the drug-laced
Liquid fluoride thorium reactor (14,151 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
liquid, they are called the "single fluid" and "two fluid" thorium thermal breeder molten salt reactors. The one-fluid design includes a large reactor vessel
Peter Lax (1,429 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
mathematics. Lax has made important contributions to integrable systems, fluid dynamics and shock waves, solitonic physics, hyperbolic conservation laws
Retinal detachment (2,297 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
or head may cause a small tear in the retina. The tear allows vitreous fluid to seep through it under the retina, and peel it away like a bubble in wallpaper
James Glimm (694 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
contributions to C*-algebras, quantum field theory, partial differential equations, fluid dynamics, scientific computing, and the modeling of petroleum reservoirs
Static pressure (1,329 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
In fluid mechanics the term static pressure refers to a term in Bernoulli's equation written words as static pressure + dynamic pressure = total pressure
Osborne Reynolds (1,755 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
innovator in the understanding of fluid dynamics. Separately, his studies of heat transfer between solids and fluids brought improvements in boiler and
Climate model (4,378 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
the Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory (GFDL) in Princeton, New Jersey. These models are based on the integration of a variety of fluid dynamical, chemical
Follicular fluid (138 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Follicular fluid is a liquid which fills the follicular antrum and surrounds the ovum in an ovarian follicle. This fluid is rich in hyaluronic acid, and
Chest radiograph (2,464 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
g. pneumonia) and loculated effusions from free fluid in the pleural space. In effusions, the fluid layers out (by comparison to an up-right view, when
Ekman spiral (1,748 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
taken at a uniform, horizontal geostrophic interior flow in a homogeneous fluid. This flow will be denoted by u→=(u¯,v¯){\displaystyle {\vec {u}}=({\bar
Synovial bursa (421 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
bursae or bursas), is a small fluid-filled sac lined by synovial membrane with an inner capillary layer of viscous synovial fluid (similar in consistency to
Kwashiorkor (4,607 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
major purposes: fluid recovery, immunity, and lipid absorption. Victims of kwashiorkor commonly exhibit reduced ability to recover fluids, immune system
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Structural engineering, electronics, materials science, automotive safety, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, engineering mathematics, ergonomics, environmental