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flush (flush) redness, usually transient, of the face and neck.
flush Etymology: ME, fluschen 1 a blush or sudden reddening of the face and neck. 2 a sudden subjective feeling of heat. 3 a prolonged reddening of the face such as may be seen with fever, use of certain drugs, or hyperthyroidism. 4 a sudden rapid flow of water or other liquid. flush, n 1. a blush or sudden reddening of the face and neck caused by vasodilation of small arteries and arterioles. 2. a sudden, subjective feeling of heat. 3. a sudden, rapid flow of water or other liquid. Patient discussion about flushest. Q. do i have a flu A. What makes you think you have flu? Read more or ask a question about flushestDo you have any of the signs or symptoms of it? (as listed here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Influenza#Symptoms_and_diagnosis or here: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000080.htm) 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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Extending this metaphor, imagine if, in the mid-'90s, high tech's flushest angels decided to snub Inter net trailblazers like eBay and Amazon and put all their money into the proposition that Montgomery Ward would pioneer online commerce. In Bush's defense, the governor did slightly increase social spending in his state, but during the flushest of economic times when few sacrifices were necessary and when he could cut taxes, his clear priority during the campaign--at the same time. Indeed, at a time when other health care providers face slowed revenue growth and in some cases lost ground due to managed care belt-tightening, chiropractors are poised for their flushest period yet. |
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