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121genetic disease, human — Introduction any of the diseases and disorders that are caused by mutations in one or more genes (gene). With the increasing ability to control infectious and nutritional diseases in developed countries, there has come the realization …
122alcohol consumption — Introduction the drinking of beverages containing ethyl alcohol. alcoholic beverages are consumed largely for their physiological and psychological effects, but they are often consumed within specific social contexts and may even be a part of… …
123Chinese literature — Introduction the body of works written in Chinese, including lyric poetry, historical and didactic writing, drama, and various forms of fiction. Chinese literature is one of the major literary heritages of the world, with an… …
124Earth, geologic history of — Introduction evolution of the continents, oceans, atmosphere, and biosphere. The layers of rock at the Earth s surface contain evidence of the evolutionary processes undergone by these components of the terrestrial environment during the… …
125Germanic religion and mythology — Introduction complex of stories, lore, and beliefs about the gods and the nature of the cosmos developed by the Germanic speaking peoples before their conversion to Christianity. Germanic culture extended, at various times, from the… …
126industrial glass — Introduction solid material that is normally lustrous and transparent in appearance and that shows great durability under exposure to the natural elements. These three properties lustre, transparency, and durability make glass a favoured… …
127infectious disease — Introduction in medicine, a process caused by a microorganism that impairs a person s health. An infection, by contrast, is the invasion of and replication in the body by any of various microbial agents including bacteria, viruses (virus),… …
128Southeast Asia, history of — Introduction history of the area from prehistoric times to the contemporary period. Early society and accomplishments Origins Knowledge of the early prehistory of Southeast Asia (Southeast Asia, history of) has undergone exceptionally …
