Alternative therapy

Alternative therapy

Preventative and therapeutic health care practices, such as acupuncture, naturopathy, chiropractic, homeopathy and herbal medicine. Generally do not follow accepted medical methods. May not require medical explanations for their success or use.

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synangium

Plants; Flowers

A cluster of sporangia which have become fused in development.

thalloid

Plants; Flowers

Plants which have no roots, stems, or leaves are called thalloid, such as liverworts and hornworts.

downshift

Sports; Bicycle & electric bicycle

to shift to a lower gear, i.e. a larger cog or smaller chainring.

Porcelain Enamel

Kitchen & dining; Cooking tools

A glassy material which bonds to metal at a very high temperature producing a glossy coating.

speculation

Financial services; General Finance

Purchasing risky investments that present the possibility of large profits, but also pose a higher-than-average possibility of loss. A profitable strategy over the long term if ...

drafting

Sports; Bicycle & electric bicycle

riding closely behind another rider to take advantage of the windbreak (slipstream) and use about 20 percent less energy. Also called sitting in or wheelsucking.