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Chrysotile
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ChrysotileBasic silicate of magnesium, one of six naturally occurring fibrous minerals forming the group called asbestos. White in color, the only mineral of the serpentine subgroup of asbestos. Constituted up to 95% of all industrial asbestos.
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Minerals
Essential elements in a diet needed to maintain health and well being, including calcium, magnesium, and potassium.
Asbestos
A fibrous material used to make fireproof materials, electrical insulation, roofing and filters. Asbestos has been linked to a type of lung cancer.
Mineral
An inorganic compound needed by the body for good health, proper metabolic functioning, and disease prevention. Examples are calcium, magnesium, and iron.
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Cholinergic
Relating to nerve cells or fibers that employ acetylcholine as their neurotransmitter.
Coagulopathy
A disease affecting the coagulability of the blood.
Coccobacillus
A short, thick bacterial rod of the shape of an oval or slightly elongated coccus.
Carcinogenic
Of a substance which causes cancer.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
A progressive lung disease process characterized by difficulty breathing, wheezing, and a chronic cough. Complications include bronchitis, pneumonia, and lung cancer.
Chrysotile
Crocidolite
A fibrous sodium iron chain silicate of the amphibole subgroup of asbestiform minerals, often called "blue asbestos" due to color ranging from Prussian and indigo blue to yellow green. Its fibers generally resemble strands of fine textured hair which can usually bend beyond 90° before breaking. One of three common forms of asbestos found in building materials, formerly constituting about 4% of the world total production of asbestos.
C.A.
Certified Acupuncturist.
Cabala (cabbala, cabbalah, kabala, kabbala, kabbalah, kabbalism, Qabalah, Qabbalah)
An eclectic and multiform mystical system of ancient Jewish origin analogous to yoga. It encompasses "angelology," demonology, meditation, and prayer.
Chakra
Any of an indefinite number of yogic alleged invisible bodily openings for "life energy."
Clairaudience
1. The supposed power to perceive sounds (e.g., music and voices) not within the known extent of human perception. 2. The supposed power to perceive sounds from "alien dimensions," such as the voices of spirits.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Minerals
Essential elements in a diet needed to maintain health and well being, including calcium, magnesium, and potassium.
Asbestos
A fibrous material used to make fireproof materials, electrical insulation, roofing and filters. Asbestos has been linked to a type of lung cancer.
Mineral
An inorganic compound needed by the body for good health, proper metabolic functioning, and disease prevention. Examples are calcium, magnesium, and iron.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Cholinergic
Relating to nerve cells or fibers that employ acetylcholine as their neurotransmitter.
Coagulopathy
A disease affecting the coagulability of the blood.
Coccobacillus
A short, thick bacterial rod of the shape of an oval or slightly elongated coccus.
Carcinogenic
Of a substance which causes cancer.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
A progressive lung disease process characterized by difficulty breathing, wheezing, and a chronic cough. Complications include bronchitis, pneumonia, and lung cancer.
Chrysotile
Crocidolite
A fibrous sodium iron chain silicate of the amphibole subgroup of asbestiform minerals, often called "blue asbestos" due to color ranging from Prussian and indigo blue to yellow green. Its fibers generally resemble strands of fine textured hair which can usually bend beyond 90° before breaking. One of three common forms of asbestos found in building materials, formerly constituting about 4% of the world total production of asbestos.
C.A.
Certified Acupuncturist.
Cabala (cabbala, cabbalah, kabala, kabbala, kabbalah, kabbalism, Qabalah, Qabbalah)
An eclectic and multiform mystical system of ancient Jewish origin analogous to yoga. It encompasses "angelology," demonology, meditation, and prayer.
Chakra
Any of an indefinite number of yogic alleged invisible bodily openings for "life energy."
Clairaudience
1. The supposed power to perceive sounds (e.g., music and voices) not within the known extent of human perception. 2. The supposed power to perceive sounds from "alien dimensions," such as the voices of spirits.
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