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consumption /con·sump·tion/ (kon-sump´shun)
1. the act of consuming, or the process of being consumed. 2. a wasting away of the body.
White Plague Medical history Infection by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the ‘robber of youth’ Substance abuse A popular term for the epidemic of cocaine abuse consumption [kon-sump´shun] 1. the act of consuming, or the process of being consumed. 2. a wasting away of the body. 3. old name for pulmonary tuberculosis. oxygen consumption see oxygen consumption. prothrombin consumption see prothrombin consumption.
consumption the act of consuming, or the process of being consumed, as in consumption coagulopathy where a failure to clot has been caused by a consumption of platelets. See also disseminated intravascular coagulation. Patient discussion about consumption. Q. If someone is a recovering alcoholic, should he refrain from alcohol consumption in food as well? I mean, can he eat a cake or a sauce which has alcohol in it? A. i would stay away from them if possible,but most of the time it evaporates when cooked.but the taste is still there. Q. I am having fibromyalgia syndrome for the past 2 years.why outside food consumption makes my pain to increase? I am having fibromyalgia syndrome for the past 2 years. Because of my medicines I have some relief from my pain. Whenever I eat outside food like fast foods I feel the increase in my pain. Doctor has said to avoid those foods completely. I want to know that why their consumption makes my pain to increase? A. http://AutoimmunityResearch.org/Phase1.pdf http://AutoimmunityResearch.org/Phase2.pdf Q. willing to know the type of sugar which is harmless for consumption to maintain good health? I am a health conscious guy willing to know the type of sugar which is harmless for consumption to maintain good health? A. Stevia is a pretty good substitute. Stay away from Splendor as it is manufactured with chlorine which can affect your thyroid among other things. Stay as natural and organic as you possibly can. Read more or ask a question about consumptionWant 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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