Impaction

The force that an advertisement or message will have on a target consumer, television advertising, for example, because it combines sight and sound, will typically have greater ...

impact

Tobacco; General tobacco

The organoleptic sensation caused by nicotine. Impact is often described by consumers as throat catch, throat hit, throat grip, etc. Cigarette companies define impact as the ...

impaction

Medical; Gastroenterology

When an object is trapped in a body passage. Examples are stones in the bile duct, hardened stool in the colon, or food in the esophagus.

impact

Astronomy; Planetary science

The forceful striking of one body, such as a meteorite, against another body such as a moon or planet.

hiccups

Medical; Gastroenterology

Sudden , quick breaths that are immediately cut off by a closing of the throat. These are caused by automatic contracting of the diaphragm.

endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)

Medical; Gastroenterology

A test that uses an x ray to look into the bile and pancreatic ducts. The doctor inserts an endoscope through the mouth into the duodenum and bile ducts. Dye is sent through the ...

pyloric stenosis

Medical; Gastroenterology

A narrowing of the opening between the stomach and the small intestine.

autoimmune hepatitis

Medical; Gastroenterology

A liver disease in which the body’s immune system damages liver cells for unknown reasons.

vagus nerve

Medical; Gastroenterology

The nerve in the stomach that controls the making of stomach acid and stomach emptying.

dysphagia

Medical; Gastroenterology

Problems with swallowing food or liquid, usually caused by blockage or injury to the esophagus.

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Made In Space

Founded in 2010 with the goal of using 3D printing to aid human space exploration, Made In Space, Inc. develops additive manufacturing technology for ...