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equation /equa·tion/ (e-kwa´zhun) an expression of equality between two parts.
Henderson-Hasselbalch equation a formula for calculating the pH of a buffer solution such as blood plasma.
equation Etymology: L, aequare, to make equal an expression in symbols of equality or equivalence. equation [e-kwa´zhun] an expression of equality between two parts. Henderson-Hasselbalch equation a formula for calculating the pH of a buffer solution such as blood plasma, pH = pKa + log [BA/HA]; [HA] is the concentration of a free weak acid; [BA] the concentration of the ionized form of this acid; pKa the acid dissociation constant, a measure of the ionization equilibrium of the acid. Patient discussion about equation. Q. how do i determine what is the right weight i need to be? i know there is a way to calculate it, an equation , what are the parameters in it ? A. I don't mean to burst any bubbles, but BMI is definitely not a good way to determine what weight you should be. If you considered that a body builder or a professional athlete is considered obese under BMI standards then you would know what I mean. Here is an article about it I found on Medical News Today: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/49991.php Read more or ask a question about equationWant to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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