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Capillary action

Capillary action is movement which occurs as a result of chemical reactions between chemicals…

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Medical Abortion

Medical abortion refers to an abortion induced by the administration of medication.

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Radiation Recall Phenomenon

Radiation recall phenomenon occurs when a site that has been previously irradiated becomes…

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Solarium (plural solaria)

Solaria are indoor light chambers used for cosmetic tanning purposes.

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Incandescent lamps

Incandescent lamp is an electric lamp which a filament is heated to provide light.

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Arc discharge

Arc discharge refers to an electrical current which runs from solid objects through gas…

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Lasers

Laser is a device which emits a powerful and localised beam of light.

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Melanin

Melanin refers to groups of pigments which colour the skin, hands and eyes.

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Reactive Biomolecules

Reactive biomolecules are molecules or groups of atoms in the body which are highly…