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"Unexplained" weight loss that is not caused by reduction in calorific intake or increase in exercise is called cachexia and may be a symptom of a serious...

the body weight, because each leg of a healthy person carries the full body weight when walking, in an alternating fashion.[citation needed] After surgery...

refrigerant, and sometimes a full tank of fuel, while not loaded with either passengers or cargo. The gross vehicle weight is larger and includes the maximum...

full weight transfer, the center of gravity becomes vertically projected onto another body part (e.g., foot) freeing the first one so that it may be freely...

the amount of "matter" in an object (though "matter" may be difficult to define), but weight is the force exerted on an object's matter by gravity. At...

lifting a barbell loaded with weight plates from the ground to overhead, with the aim of successfully lifting the heaviest weights. Athletes compete in two...

long-term weight management. It is a peptide similar to the hormone glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), modified with a side chain. It can be administered...

Committee's mission of attaining full gender equality, the program continues to remain updated with the number of men's weight classes reduced by one contrary...

and for sexual gratification. The full-weight body-pressure, smothering, moisture, body odors, and darkness can be perceived as powerful sexual attractions...

ferries, transport vehicles like heavy trucks are included using their full weight, while passenger cars are not counted as cargo. The table below lists...

a weight class should be defined. For a variety of reasons (largely historical), weight classes of the same name can be of vastly different weights. For...

diving weighting system is ballast weight added to a diver or diving equipment to counteract excess buoyancy. They may be used by divers or on equipment such...

field, electrical energy can be generated. Full vehicle power-to-weight ratio shown below Fluids (liquid and gas) can be used to transmit and/or store...

activity. Moreover, weight management involves developing meaningful ways to track weight over time and to identify the ideal body weights for different individuals...

should not be used for full weight-bearing, but the patient should strengthen the quadriceps and hamstrings by doing quad sets and weight shifting drills...

cut into the object to be hung. The wall side of a French cleat can be mounted securely without having to hold the full weight of the cabinet while securing...

couples, e.g., ballroom sequence or ballroom formation dance/team. Full weight or full-weight transfer means that at the end of the step the dancer's center...

episode before deciding whether or not to commit to a full series. The resulting script for "Weight Gain 4000" helped the network decide to pick up the...

(dimensionless) thrust-to-weight ratio. For valid comparison of the initial thrust-to-weight ratio of two or more engines or vehicles, thrust must be measured under...

International, Inc., formerly Weight Watchers International, Inc., is a global company headquartered in the U.S. that offers weight loss and maintenance, fitness...