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drop (drop)
1. a minute sphere of liquid as it hangs or falls.
2. to descend or fall.
3. a descent or falling below the usual position.

drop (drp)
n.
1. The smallest quantity of liquid heavy enough to fall in a spherical mass.
2. A volume of liquid equal to 1/76 of a teaspoon and regarded as a unit of dosage for medication.
3. A small globular piece of candy, usually readily dissolved in the mouth.
v.
To fall, be dispensed, or poured in drops.

drop (gtt)
Etymology: AS, dropa
a small spherical mass of liquid. A drop may vary in size with differences in temperature, viscosity, and other factors. For therapeutic purpose, a drop is regarded as having a volume of 0.06 to 0.1 mL, or 1 to 1.5 minims. 1.5 drops |m= 1 mL.

drop
1. a minute sphere of liquid as it hangs or falls.
2. a descent or falling below the usual position.

Patient discussion about dropping a hint.

Q. I went to the doctor a few weeks ago and she told me that Visine was not very good for my eyes. Why is that? I like to use a few drops every other day to make me feel fresh and remove the redness from my eyes. Do you know if I need to watch out or use another product?

A. try refresh its like your own tears,REFRESH eye drops

Q. when do i know if my hobby of drinking become not healthy as addiction to the sorrow drop?

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Q. what is the red line when your body temperature drops before you are getting hypothermia?

A. Hypothermia is a condition in which an organism's temperature drops below that required for normal metabolism and function. For people in stage 1 hypethermia, body temperature drops by 1-2°C below normal temperature (35-36°C). Mild to strong shivering occurs. In stage 2, body temperature drops by 2-4°C (35-33 degrees). Shivering becomes more violent. Muscle mis-coordination becomes apparent and movements are slow and labored and there is mild confusuin. In stage 3, body temperature drops below approximately 32 °C (89.6 °F). Shivering usually stops and there's difficulty speaking, sluggish thinking, and amnesia start to appear. Cellular metabolic processes shut down. This is life threatening.

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