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liquor /li·quor/ (lik´er) (li´kwor) pl. liquors, liquo´res [L.]
1. a liquid, especially an aqueous solution containing a medicinal substance. 2. a term applied to certain body fluids. liquor am´nii amniotic fluid. liquor cerebrospina´lis cerebrospinal fluid. liquor folli´culi follicular fluid.
liquor [lik′ər] 1 any fluid or liquid, such as liquor amnii, the amniotic fluid. 2 an alcoholic beverage. Liquor A drinkable liquid containing ethanol produced by distilling fermented grain, fruit, or vegetables, which contrasts to undistilled fermented beverages—e.g., beer and wine. Hard liquor is generally used for a spirit with high—e.g., 30%—ethanol content and includes gin, rum, tequila, vodka, and whisky. liquor [lik´er, li´kwor] 1. a liquid, especially an aqueous solution, containing medicinal substances. 2. a term applied to certain body fluids. liquor am´nii amniotic fluid. liquor cerebrospina´lis cerebrospinal fluid. liquor folli´culi the fluid in the cavity of a developing graafian follicle. liquor pu´ris the fluid portion of pus.
liquor 1. a liquid, especially an aqueous solution, containing medicinal substances. 2. a term applied to certain body fluids. liquor amnii amniotic fluid. liquor cerebrospinalis cerebrospinal fluid. liquor folliculi the fluid in the cavity of a developing graafian follicle. liquor pericardii pericardial fluid. liquor pleurae
pleural fluid. liquor Medtalk A fluid, usually aqueous containing a medicinal. See Herbal liquor Vox populi A beverage with a high–generally > 20%–concentration of ethanol. See Hard liquor. Patient discussion about liquor. Q. I drink liquor a lot maybe 4x a week and I love drinking but after a couple days my veins star to hurt...Y? It runs in the familly alcohol and bud but I wish I could go a whole year withought poppin bottles.. what will be perscibed to a alki? A. your veins start to hurt cause you drink to much so try cutting off a little bit and see how it turns out Q. Is holding liquor a sign of a drinking problem? How can I have a drinking problem if I can hold my liquor? Is holding liquor a sign of a drinking problem? A. Hello, Anyone who drinks too much liquor in too short a time, with too little in their stomach, or with too little body mass gets drunk. Some people can drink more than others because of genetic factors or because they have built up their tolerance, just like any other drug user. Ironically, “holding your liquor” is actually a sign that you may have a drinking problem. Q. Is wine or beer safer to drink than liquor? My new girl friend requests me to quit liquor. Is wine or beer safer to drink than liquor? A. Wine or beer is not safer to drink than liquor. Liquor is liquor. A twelve - ounce beer has the same amount of alcohol as a five - ounce glass of wine, or 1.5 - ounce shot of liquor. It is the amount of ethanol consumed that affects a person most, not the type of alcoholic drink. Read more or ask a question about liquorWant 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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