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bit

[bit]

abbreviation for binary digit, the smallest unit of information in a computer. Bits are the building blocks for all information processing in digital electronics and computers. Eight bits equals one byte. See also byte.

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bit

1. the detachable piercing piece of a drill.

2. the metal part of the bridle that goes into the horse's mouth and over the tongue; used to restrain and direct the horse by exerting pressure on the attached reins. There are many patented designs, each with its devotees. The simplest is a plain bar but the common ones are jointed in the middle. The variations include side bars and curb chains which allow greater pressure to be put on the animal's jaw

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circular bit

encircles the lower jaw and is connected by a standing martingale to the girth. It prevents the horse throwing up its head and rearing. Used also in a head harness for leading an active stallion.

snaffle bit

any bit jointed in the middle.

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Patient discussion about taking the bit in teeth.

Q. Don’t you feel a bit insincere? I work as a nurse in the ER, and last night a well-known alternative “healer” came to the ER with complaints of bellyache (which turned out to be kidney stones). Now I wouldn’t mind that, except that this healer always speaks against using painkillers and claims that doctors don’t treat the person as a whole like he does. He has no shame to convince patients to avoid hospitals, but when it comes to his own body, he doesn’t seem to believe in his own medications. It’s so frustrating!

A. Well, finally someone speaks out loud. Why spend almost 10 year on studying medicine when you can just entitle yourself a “healer” and start taking money. Of course, because you know what you do doesn’t help, you wouldn’t try it on yourself. And the people you treated? Who cares??? I totally agree with you – such behavior is outrageous and dishonest.

Q. I drink a lot and I can’t stop drinking. I feel a bit of abdominal pain in my stomach area sometimes. I am 48yrs, male. I drink a lot and I can’t stop drinking. I feel a bit of abdominal pain in my stomach area sometimes after drinking. I’m worried about this and what might have caused that. Any info is appreciated. Thanks.

A. it does sounds like an ulcer, and alcoholics do tend to develop it. as william said- this stage is reversible, the liver is an amazing organ and can heal itself very efficiently. but if you'll continue drinking you can destroy it and end up waiting to a liver transplant that will never come cause no one will give a liver to someone who has a drinking problem. so do yourself a BIG favor and go to the nearest clinic and get info about close AA meetings.

Q. if a bee bit me and i am allergic , what would happen to me , and what is the best treatment?

A. It depends on your previous exposure and response to the bee sting, but it may result in a severe, life threatening response called anaphylaxis. It includes intense itching and rash, runny nose and mouth, abdominal cramps, vomiting, but the life threatening responses are the closure of the throat and airways and collapse of the heart. It's treated with adrenalin and other medications.

It can be prevented first by avoiding the offending agent, and also by carrying an ready to use adrenalin injector in order to treat it quickly. Also, the allergy can be ameliorated by a series of treatments called immunotherapy, in which the allergic individual is exposed to the allergen in minute amount to make him or her not sensitive any more to this allergen.

You may read more here:
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000844.htm
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000005.htm