Yawning

• If you yawn in your dreams, you will search in vain for health and contentment.
• To see others yawning, foretells that you will see some of your friends in a miserable state. Sickness will prevent them from their usual labors.

Source: 10 000 Dream Interpretations, by Gustavus Hindman Miller

(See also: Dream Archives, Meaning of Dreams, Dream Interpretation, Dream Dictionary, Dream Dictionary - Yawning , Meaning of Dreams about Yawning , Dream Interpretation Yawning )

Siddha master:

One who has attained the state of enlightenment and who has the capacity to awaken the dormant spiritual energy of a disciple and guide him or her to the state of the Truth.

(See also: Siddha master , Yoga, Yoga Dictionary, Siddha Yoga, Siddha Yoga Dictionary)

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yoga-nidra

the mystic slumber of Lord Vishnu.

(See also: yoga-nidra , Bhakti, Bhakti Yoga, Bhakti Dictionary, Body Mind and Soul)

The Herbal Dictionary

A herbal dictionary with definitions.

Please note that all words in grey, like "yoga", "enlightenment" or "kundalini" are hyperlinked to archives further explaining the term. At the corresponding archive you will also find articles related to the term.

Definition and meaning of Insurance :

A contract whereby an insurer promises to pay the insured a sum of money or some other benefit upon the happening of one or more uncertain events in exchange for the payment of a premium. There must be uncertainty as to whether the relevant event(s) may happen at all or, if they will occur (e.g. death) as to their timing.

(Source Lloyd's )

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Definition and meaning of yeast:

yeast - a single-celled fungus that reproduces by budding

(Source: US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) )

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The orchid ovary is always inferior (located behind the flower), three-carpelate and 1 or 3-partitioned, with parietal placentation (but axile in the Apostasioideae). If pollination was successful, the sepals and petals decolorize and wilt. But they remain attached to the ovary. The epigynous ovary typically develops into a capsule that is dehiscent by 3 or 6 longitudinal slits, while remaining closed at both ends. The ripening of a capsule can take from 2 to 18 months. The microscopic seeds are very numerous (over a million per capsu ...

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Orchidaceae, Orchidaceae - General description, Orchidaceae - Leaves, Orchidaceae - Stem, Orchidaceae - Plant thallus and roots, Orchidaceae - Orchid flowers, Orchidaceae - Reproduction, Orchidaceae - Fruits and seeds, Orchidaceae - Orchids in commerce, Orchidaceae - Taxonomy, Orchidaceae - Reference

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A mushroom (Old English muscheron, from the Old French mouscheron, French mousseron (same name in English, for a common kind of mushroom), itself perhaps from mousse, meaning moss) is an above-ground fruiting body (that is, a spore-producing structure) of a fungus, having a shaft and a cap; and by extension, the entire fungus producing the fruiting body of such appearance, the former consisting of a network (called the mycelium) of filaments or hyphae. In a much broader sense, mushro ...

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• Mushroom - Mushroom structure
• Mushroom - Chemical properties

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While in no danger of outright extinction, in the next 10-20 years the most common edible banana cultivar the 'Cavendish' could become unviable for large-scale cultivation. The predecessor to 'Cavendish', the cultivar 'Gros Michel', has already suffered this fate. The Cavendish banana is an extremely popular fruit in Europe and the Americas; unfortunately, like almost all bananas, it lacks genetic diversity which makes it vulnerable to diseases such as: Panama disease (Race 1) – fusarium wilt (a soil fungus). The fungus enters ...

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Banana, Banana - History, Banana - Properties, Banana - Banana trade, Banana - Cultivation, Banana - Banana pests and diseases, Banana - Effects of banana diseases in East Africa, Banana - Attitudes toward bananas, Banana - Urban legends, Banana - Reference

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The largest fungus may be a honey fungus of the species Armillaria ostoyae. One genetically constant mycelium has been found over an area of more than 8.9 km² (3.4 square miles), though it is unlikely that it is a true single organism with all parts of the mycelium connected. The largest protists are kelp, which are multicellular algae that may grow past 30 metres in length. Of the groups that are not multicellular, the largest are the slime moulds, some of which cover more than 1000 square centimetres. The largest species traditionally considered protozoa are giant amoebo ...

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Largest organism, Largest organism - Living animals, Largest organism - Mammals Mammalia, Largest organism - Birds, Largest organism - Reptiles, Largest organism - Fish, Largest organism - Cnidaria, Largest organism - Invertebrates, Largest organism - Crustaceans, Largest organism - Extinct animals, Largest organism - Complete skeletons, Largest organism - Incomplete skeletons, Largest organism - Other groups, Largest organism - Plants, Largest organism - Other kingdoms

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Candidiasis, commonly called yeast infection or thrush, is a fungal infection of any of the Candida species, of which Candida albicans is probably the most common. Candidiasis - Locations. In immunocompetent people, candidiasis can usually only be found in exposed and moist parts of the body, such as: the oral cavity (oral thrush) the vagina (vaginal candidiasis or thrush) folds of skin in the diaper area (diaper rash) the most common cause ...

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• Candidiasis - Locations
• Candidiasis - Causes
• Candidiasis - Symptoms
• Candidiasis - Diagnosis
• Candidiasis - Treatment
• Candidiasis - History and taxonomic classification
• Candidiasis - Pseudoscience

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The symptoms of infectious pneumonia are caused by the invasion of the lungs by microorganisms and by the immune system's response to the infection. Although over one hundred microorganisms can cause pneumonia, only a few of them are responsible for most cases. The most common causes of pneumonia are viruses and bacteria. Less common causes of infectious pneumonia include fungi and parasites. Pneumonia - Viruses. See also:

Pneumonia, Pneumonia - Symptoms, Pneumonia - Diagnosis, Pneumonia - Physical examination, Pneumonia - Chest X-rays sputum cultures and other tests, Pneumonia - Pathophysiology, Pneumonia - Viruses, Pneumonia - Bacteria, Pneumonia - Fungi, Pneumonia - Parasites, Pneumonia - Types of pneumonia, Pneumonia - Early classification schemes, Pneumonia - Combined clinical classification, Pneumonia - Other types of pneumonia, Pneumonia - Treatment, Pneumonia - Complications, Pneumonia - Respiratory and circulatory failure, Pneumonia - Pleural effusion empyema and abscess, Pneumonia - Prognosis and mortality, Pneumonia - Prevention, Pneumonia - Epidemiology, Pneumonia - History

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A true root system consists of a primary root and secondary roots (or lateral roots). The primary root originates in the radicle of the seedling. During its growth it rebranches to form the lateral roots. Generally, two categories are recognized: the taproot: the primary root is prominent and has a single, dominant axis; there are fibrous secondary roots running outward. Usually allows for deeper roots capable of reaching low water tables. Most common in dicots the primary root is not dominant: the whole root system is fibrous and branches in all dire ...

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Root, Root - Root structure, Root - Root growth, Root - Types of roots, Root - Specialized roots, Root - Rooting depths, Root - External link

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Earwax, also known by the medical term cerumen, is a yellowish, waxy substance secreted in the ear canal of humans and many other mammals. It plays a vital role in the human ear canal, assisting in cleaning and lubrication, and also provides a degree of protection from bacteria, fungus, and insects. A comprehensive review of the physiology and pathophysiology of cerumen can be found in Roeser and Ballachanda (1997). Excess or impacted cerumen can press against the eardrum and/or occlude the external auditory canal and impair he ...

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• Earwax - Production
• Earwax - Function
• Earwax - Removal

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-logy - A. Acarology, the study of ticks and mites Acridilogy, the study of Grasshoppers and Locusts Actinobiology, the study of the effects of radiation upon living organisms Actinology, the study of the effect of light on chemicals Aerobiology, a branch of biology that studies organic particles, such as bacteria, fungal spores, very small insects and pollen, which are passively transported by the air. Aerology, the study of the free atmosphereSee also:

-logy, -logy - Etymology, -logy - Other words ending in ology, -logy - Usage, -logy - List of -ologies, -logy - A, -logy - B, -logy - C, -logy - D, -logy - E, -logy - F, -logy - G, -logy - H, -logy - I, -logy - J, -logy - K, -logy - L, -logy - M, -logy - N, -logy - O, -logy - P, -logy - R, -logy - S, -logy - T, -logy - U, -logy - V, -logy - X, -logy - Z, -logy - Ologies that are not fields of study

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There are many variations on the basic recipe of bread, including pizza, chapatis, tortillas, baguettes, pitas, lavash, biscuits, pretzels, naan, bagels, puris, and many other variations. In Britain and the United States, the most widely consumed type of bread is soft-textured with a thin crust and is sold ready-sliced in packages. It is usually eaten with the crust, but some eaters or preparers may remove the crust due to a personal preference or style of serving, as for high tea. In Scotland, another form of bread cal ...

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Bread, Bread - Etymology, Bread - History, Bread - Types, Bread - Composition and Chemistry, Bread - Formulation, Bread - Flour, Bread - Liquids, Bread - Leavening, Bread - Fats or shortenings, Bread - Breads across different cultures, Bread - Bread in Germany, Bread - French Style Baking, Bread - Denmark and Bread, Bread - Recipes, Bread - Trivia, Bread - Related patents

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Vegetable oil or vegoil is fat extracted from plant sources, known as oil plants. Although in principle other parts of plants may yield oil, in practice seeds form the almost exclusive source. Vegetable oils are used as cooking oils and for industrial uses. Some types, such as rapeseed oil, cottonseed oil, or castor oil, are not fit for human consumption without further processing. Like all fats, vegetable oils are esters of glycerin and a varying blend of fatty acids, and are insoluble in water but soluble in organic so ...

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• Vegetable oil - Sources
• Vegetable oil - Extraction
• Vegetable oil - Industrial uses

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Bioluminescence is the production and emission of light by a living organism as the result of a chemical reaction during which chemical energy is converted to light energy. The name originates from the Greek bios for "living" and the Latin lumen "light". Bioluminescence may be generated by symbiotic organisms carried within a larger organism. It is generated by an enzyme-catalyzed chemoluminescence reaction, wherein a luciferin (a kind of pigment) is oxidised by a luciferase (a kind of enzyme). Adenosine triphosphate (AT ...

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• Bioluminescence - Characteristics of the phenomenon
• Bioluminescence - Adaptations for bioluminescence
• Bioluminescence - Camouflage
• Bioluminescence - Attraction
• Bioluminescence - Repulsion
• Bioluminescence - Communication
• Bioluminescence - Biotechnology
• Bioluminescence - Organisms that bioluminesce
• Bioluminescence - Non-marine organisms
• Bioluminescence - Fish
• Bioluminescence - Marine invertebrates
• Bioluminescence - Plankton and microbes

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Botany is the scientific study of plant life. As a branch of biology, it is also sometimes referred to as plant science(s) or plant biology. Botany covers a wide range of scientific disciplines that study the growth, reproduction, metabolism, development, diseases, ecology, and evolution of plants. Botany - Scope and importance of botany. As with other life forms in biology, plant life can be studied from different perspectives, from the molecular, genetic and biochemical level through organel ...

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• Botany - Scope and importance of botany
• Botany - Feed the world
• Botany - Understand fundamental life processes
• Botany - Utilise medicine and materials
• Botany - Understand environmental changes
• Botany - History
• Botany - Early botany before 1945
• Botany - Modern botany since 1945

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Food preservation is the process of treating and handling food in such a way as to stop or greatly slow down spoilage to prevent foodborne illness while maintaining nutritional value, texture and flavor. Food preservation - Preservation Processes. Preservation usually involves preventing the growth of bacteria, fungi and other micro-organisms, as well as retarding the oxidation of fats which causes rancidity. It also includes processes to inhibit natural aging and discolouration that can occur during food p ...

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• Food preservation - Preservation Processes
• Food preservation - Methods
• Food preservation - Drying
• Food preservation - Freezing
• Food preservation - Vacuum Packing
• Food preservation - Curing
• Food preservation - Sugar
• Food preservation - Pickling
• Food preservation - Canning and Bottling
• Food preservation - Jellying
• Food preservation - Irradiation
• Food preservation - Modified atmosphere
• Food preservation - Clamps
• Food preservation - Biological processes

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