| lowest observed adverse effect level |
is the lowest tested dose or concentration of a substance which resulted in an observed adverse effect in exposed test organisms when all higher doses or concentrations resulted in the same or more severe effects.
Ãâó: www.setonresourcecenter.com/cfr/40CFR/P132_003.HTM
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| lower esophageal sphincter |
The last few centimeters of esophagus which are intro-abdominal and form a functional mechanism to prevent the reflux of material from the stomach into the esophagus yet relaxes in a coordinated fashion to permit passage of a food bolus into the stomach.
Ãâó: www.njsurgery.com/html/Procedures/glossary.html
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| lower esophageal sphincter |
A group of thickened circular muscles at the distal end of the esophagus, which regulate the entry of food into the stomach.
Ãâó: www.gbmc.org/medicine/krohcenter/definitions.cfm
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| lowering |
A method of descent wherein the climber weights the rope and is let down by the belayer; the common method of descent from a slingshot belay
Ãâó: www.rock-climbing.ws/rock-climbing-terminology/
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| lowering |
The lowering of the body from a position of rise, through the action of the ankles/feet. Not to be confused with compression.
Ãâó: www.ballroomdancers.com/Learning_Center/Glossary/D...
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