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Lead poisoning — Classification and external resources An X ray demonstrating the characteristic finding of lead poisoning, dense metaphyseal lines. ICD 10 T … Wikipedia
Kant’s moral and political philosophy — Don Becker Practical philosophy, for Kant, is concerned with how one ought to act. His first important work in practical philosophy, Foundations of the Metaphysics of Morals, provides Kant’s argument for the fundamental principle of how one ought … History of philosophy
drug — drug1 /drug/, n., v., drugged, drugging. n. 1. Pharm. a chemical substance used in the treatment, cure, prevention, or diagnosis of disease or used to otherwise enhance physical or mental well being. 2. (in federal law) a. any substance… … Universalium
Drug — /droog/, n. Zoroastrianism. the cosmic principle of disorder and falsehood. Cf. Asha. [ < Avestan drauga] * * * I Any chemical agent that affects the function of living things. Some, including antibiotics, stimulants, tranquilizers,… … Universalium
nuisance — nui·sance / nüs əns, nyüs / n [Anglo French nusaunce, from Old French nuire to harm, from Latin nocēre]: something (as an act, object, or practice) that invades or interferes with another s rights or interests (as the use or enjoyment of… … Law dictionary
Grimshaw (chess) — A Grimshaw is a device found in chess problems in which two black pieces arriving on a particular square mutually interfere with each other. It is named after the 19th century problem composer Walter Grimshaw.The theme can be understood by… … Wikipedia
Novotny (chess) — This article is about the Novotny chess device. For other uses, see Novotny (disambiguation). The Novotny (also often spelled as Nowotny, even in non German sources) is a device found in chess problems named after its discoverer Antonín Novotný.… … Wikipedia
cardiovascular drugs — ▪ Table Cardiovascular drugs generic name common trade name(s) use(s) mechanism of action captopril Capoten hypertension relaxes blood vessels chlorothiazide Diuril hypertension diuretic clonidine Catapres hypertension relaxes blood vessels… … Universalium
Chess problem terminology — This is a list of terms used in chess problems. For a list of unorthodox pieces used in chess problems, see fairy chess piece. For a list of terms used in chess is general, see chess terminology. NOTOC A *Actual play see post key play . *Albino a … Wikipedia
Plachutta — The Plachutta is a device found in chess problems: a white piece sacrifices itself on a square where it could be captured by one of two similarly moving black pieces (for example, a bishop and a queen moving along a diagonal, or two rooks) moving … Wikipedia
