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ballooning Imaging A term for the biconcave compression of the end-plate of a vertebral body, caused by ↑ pressure in the intervertebral discs, usually in the lumbar spine, which may be seen in osteoporosis. Cf Fish vertebrae. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Each day the balloonists will take part in a ``hare-and-hounds'' race: One balloon will fly to an open field and mark an X on the ground. Clearly, long-distance balloonists must carefully study the atmosphere--their lives depend on it. Sailing high above Earth's surface, intrepid balloonists can travel in any direction and eventually end up where they started. |
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