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de·gree (d-gr)

n.

1. Abbr. deg, deg. A unit of measure on a temperature scale.

2. A division of a circle, equal to ¹/₃₆₀ of its circumference.

3. A position or rank within a graded series.

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degree (deg)

Etymology: Fr, degre

one of the divisions or intervals marked on a scale of units of measurement.

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degree

1. a grade or rank awarded scholars by a college or university.

2. a unit of measure of temperature.

3. a unit of measure of arcs and angles, one degree being 1/360 of a circle.

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degree

Academentia A document that indicates completion of a course of study

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Patient discussion about -degree.

Q. What is the difference between MD an ND? I saw an ad for some pain reliving therapy with the degree ND attached to the therapist name. Is it the same as MD? Is this therapist a doctor? What does it mean?

A. The ND uses natural medicines in preference to drugs, believes that the body has the innate ability to heal itself, works to identify and treat the cause, minimizes suffering without attempting to suppress symptoms, and supports living a healthy lifestyle to prevent disease. The therapies used by the ND are quite varied and include: osseous manipulation, somatic reeducation, massage, hydrotherapy, light and electrical stimulation, minor surgery, hormone therapy, naturopathic needling, detoxification techniques, IM & IV therapies, nutrition, oriental and Ayurvedic remedies, herbal medicine, and homeopathy.The ND will prescribe drugs or refer for drug therapy when necessary, will support the body’s ability to heal itself, and attempt to support the discontinuance of drug therapy as soon as possible.The ND will order X rays, biopsies, and refer to specialists when indicated to facilitate in diagnosis.For the full article: http://www.naturedox.com/MercuryDetox.html Hope this helps.

Q. What are first, second and third degree burns? What’s the difference between them and do they get treated in a different way?

A. Pain management for burns can be difficult since burns differ in type and severity. There are three types of burns:

First-degree burns are considered mild compared to other burns. They result in pain and reddening of the epidermis (outer layer of the skin).

Second-degree burns affect the epidermis and the dermis (lower layer of skin). They cause pain, redness, swelling, and blistering.

Third-degree burns go through the dermis and affect deeper tissues. They result in white or blackened, charred skin that may be numb.
Hope this helps.

http://www.webmd.com/pain-management/guide/pain-caused-by-burns

Q. Can someone know what sport requires the highest degree of fitness from its athletes? I wanted to be a great sportsman. I am from a family where fitness is given least importance. My father is diabetic and my mom from obesity. They have sick lifestyle and weird food pattern. They do not exercise at all and would laugh at me every time when I wear my shoes. I am normal but they just ignore me and think that I cannot be a sportsman. I would love to get moving and show this world that I can achieve my dreams. May father want me to help him and he is a truck driver. He eats 10 times per day and has never tried exercising his whole life. Already doctors have advice him and found that he has more cholesterol but he just phewphews them laughing. I think I have a great lesson from my parents on how not to be and I am very much interested in sports. Can someone know what sport requires the highest degree of fitness from its athletes?

A. it's good to hear you are taking responsibility over your health, it's not taken for granted. most sports, if you want to get in to Olympic standard,needs a great fitness. but i can tell you that swimming needs great physical strength, so is running and bicycle racing. so you can go do triathlon!