| alternating current |
Flow of electricity that constantly changes direction between positive and negative sides. Almost all power produced by electric utilities in the United States moves in current that shifts direction at a rate of 60 times per second.
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| alternative dispute resolution |
Methods by which legal conflicts and disputes are resolved through negotiation, conciliation, mediation and many types of arbitration. ADR is less formal than a court process and can include the appointment of a third-party to preside over a hearing between the parties. ADR is private, costs less and is quicker than court litigation. However, it does result in compromise.
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| alternative medicine |
a term used to describe approaches to health care that are outside the realm of and are used in place of conventional medicine. Key questions exist as to whether they are safe or if they work. Examples include special diets, homeopathic remedies, electromagnetic fields, and therapeutic touch.
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| alternative medicine |
Any form of medicine or healing other than the type approved by medical doctors and hospitals. ( A question worth thinking about is why Modern Western Medicine
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| ALT |
An enzyme that is normally found in the liver cells and in the blood; an increase in ALT levels may indicate liver damage.
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