liquid /liq·uid/ (
lik´wid)
1. a substance that flows readily in its natural state.
2. flowing readily; neither solid nor gaseous.
liq·uid (l k wd)n.1. The state of matter in which a substance exhibits a characteristic readiness to flow, little or no tendency to disperse, and relatively high incompressibility. 2. Matter or a specific body of matter in this state. adj.1. Of or being a liquid. 2. Having been liquefied, especially melted by heating or condensed by cooling. 3. Flowing readily; fluid.
liquid·ly adv. |
liquid [lik′wid] Etymology: L, liquere, to flow
a state of matter, intermediate between solid and gas, in which the molecules move freely among themselves and the substance flows freely with little application of force. Liquids have a fixed volume but assume the shape of the vessel in which they are contained. Compare
fluid. See also
gas,
solid.
liquid
1. a substance that flows readily in its natural state.
2. flowing readily; neither solid nor gaseous.
liquid dieta diet limited to the intake of liquids or foods that can be changed to a liquid state.
liquid nitrogencompressed nitrogen in liquid form; used as a supercoolant in freezing semen, and in cryosurgery.
liquid paraffin, liquid petrolatum
Patient discussion about Liquids.
Q. What foods or liquids, juices, proteins, fruits, are good for Male Prostate or Urinary Frequency? I am 53 YO Male with exessive urinary frequency. Is there a fruit, food, drink, pill, mojo, that would help me with this problem? I am talking about urinating 3 to 4 times every night, and or while watching TV, every hour or so. No pain, yet, an occacional after drip that is very anoying. Perhaps I have a prostate problem and should consuld with my Urologist. Yet, before I go there, does anyone know of something I can eat or drink to fix or aleviate this problem?
A. I don't know about any food that specifically targets this problem, although some steps you may take include avoiding fluids prior to bedtime or before going out, reducing consumption of mild diuretics (substances that make you produce urine) such as caffeine and alcohol, and double voiding to empty the bladder more completely.
You may read more here (www.mayoclinic.com/health/enlarged-prostate-bph/BP99999 ), and as you wrote, consulting a doctor may be wise.
Q. I need to take an iron supplement. Is there any difference in effectiveness; liquid vs.pills? Any suggestions?
A. There is not much difference between oral pills or liguid. Both are efficient if taken properly and both have side effects that are considered disturbing such as constipation, bad taste and nausea.
Q. I am planning to have a liquid diet to reduce my weight and to get shape. Is liquid or solid diet a nutritious and best diet? I am planning to have a liquid diet to reduce my weight and to get shape.
A. It’s a debatable issue to be frank. Liquid diet are emphasized to suite the calorie requirements for the dieters. General researches have shown that both give the same amount of nutrition. But one cannot survive with the liquid diet. You can have sold diet also that is less in fat content to meet your calorie requirement. Liquid diets are blunt to taste. But from the level of nutrition, no such differences are found. Irrespective of liquid or solid diet, one must watch out the calorie requirements to suit him/her.
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