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balance /bal·ance/ (bal´ans)

1. an instrument for weighing.

2. equilibrium.

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acid-base balance  a normal balance between production and excretion of acid or alkali by the body, resulting in a stable concentration of H+ in body fluids.

analytical balance  a balance used in the laboratory, sensitive to variations of the order of 0.05 to 0.1 mg.

fluid balance  the state of the body in relation to ingestion and excretion of water and electrolytes.

nitrogen balance  the state of the body in regard to ingestion and excretion of nitrogen. In negative nitrogen b. the amount excreted is greater than the quantity ingested; in positive nitrogen b. the amount excreted is smaller than the quantity ingested.

water balance  fluid b.

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bal·ance (blns)

n.

1. A weighing device, especially one consisting of a rigid beam horizontally suspended by a low-friction support at its center, with identical weighing pans hung at either end, one of which holds an unknown weight while the effective weight in the other is increased by known amounts until the beam is level and motionless.

2. A state of bodily equilibrium.

3. The difference in magnitude between opposing forces or influences, such as for bodily parts or organs.

4. Equality of mass and net electric charge of reacting species on each side of a chemical equation.

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balance [bal´ans]

an instrument for weighing.

equilibrium (def. 1).

postural control.

acid-base balance see acid-base balance.

analytical balance a balance used in the laboratory, sensitive to variations of the order of 0.05 to 0.1 mg.

fluid balance see fluid balance.

negative balance a state in which the amount of water or an electrolyte excreted from the body is greater than that ingested.

nitrogen balance see nitrogen balance.

positive balance a state in which the amount of water or an electrolyte excreted from the body is less than that ingested.

water balance fluid balance.

zero balance a state in which the amount of water or an electrolyte excreted from the body is exactly equal to that ingested; see equilibrium (def. 1).

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balance,

n 1. equilibrium or harmony.
n 2. in dentistry, an occlusal equilibrium or facial esthetic harmony.

balance, acid-base,

n in metabolism, the balance of acid to base necessary to keep the blood pH level normal (between 7.35 and 7.43).

balance billing,

n the billing of a patient for the difference between the dental professional's actual charge and the amount reimbursed under the patient's dental benefits plan.

balance sheet,

n a condensed statement showing the nature and amount of a company's assets, liabilities, and capital on a given date. In dollar amounts the balance sheet shows the assets the company owns, the money it owes, and the ownership interest in the company of its stockholders.

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balance

1. an instrument for weighing.

2. harmonious adjustment of different elements or parts; harmonious performance of functions. Used to describe symmetry and proportion of conformation.

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acid-base balance

the proportion of acid and base required to keep the blood and body fluids neutral. See also acid-base balance.

analytical balance

a laboratory balance sensitive to very small variations of the order of 0.001 mg.

balance examination

simultaneous palpation of muscles on both sides of the body of Greyhounds attempting to locate areas of soreness or spasm.

fluid balance

the state of the body in relation to ingestion and excretion of water and electrolytes (see also fluid balance).

nitrogen balance

the state of the body in regard to ingestion and excretion of nitrogen. In negative nitrogen balance the amount of nitrogen excreted is greater than the quantity ingested. In positive nitrogen balance the amount excreted is smaller than the amount ingested. See also nitrogen balance.

posture balance

disturbances of balance, including falling to one side, rotation of the head, walking in circles. These are usually indications of disturbances of the organs of balance in the semicircular canals.

water balance

fluid balance.

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balance

Neurology Equilibrium, see there Physiology Homeostasis. See Fat balance, Health balance, Nitrogen balance, Water balance.

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Patient discussion about balance.

Q. how do i deal with gaining weight ...? i mean really massive change in my weight balance ... sometimes it goes extremely up and sometimes i lose like 5 kilos a week .. what can it be ? i am 25 years old and i don't have health issues beside that ...

A. If this is occurring frequently you should go see a doctor about it. Do you have thyroid problems? Have you been sick a lot?

Q. What constitutes a balanced diet to the understanding of a common man? Balanced diet helps in controlling body weight, blood pressure and heart rate. It also enhances the performance of muscles. It keeps us relaxed both physically and mentally. It helps in lowering bad cholesterol. But I am wondering what constitutes a balanced diet to the understanding of a common man?

A. ArthurJuan has given you the basics and that should do, but i want to add wonderful tools i found in the web to give you some idea on if you have good enough nutrition or not.

here is a nice quiz that can give you an idea about your nutrition:
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/PED/Ped_3_1x_Nutrition_and_Activity_Quiz.asp
here is a "find a Nutrition Professional" tool:
http://www.eatright.org/cps/rde/xchg/ada/hs.xsl/home_4875_ENU_HTML.htm

take care!

Q. HOW DO ENERGYS EFFECT THE BODY? POSITIVE, NEGITIVE, CHI, ELOPTIC, LIFE FORCE ENERGY.

A. Not really my area, but you can try and ask in the alternative medicine community (http://www.imedix.com/Alternative_Medicine).

You can read about these things here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pioneers_in_radionics, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ch%27i