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One thousandth of a volt.  

One thousandth of a roentgen.  

A thousandth part of a micron or a millionth of a millimeter. An obsolete term for distance in the metric system, usually applied to light wavelength.  

A metric unit of length that is equivalent to 1/10 centimeter (cm).  

A measure of the chemical combining power of electrolytes in solution. One has the chemical combining power of 1 mg of hydrogen and is usually expressed in terms of the number per liter. A measurement of the concentration of electrolytes in solution that is determined by multiplying the milligrams per liter by the valence of…

The connections between the mammary glands and the nipple of the female breast mammary glands.  

A subcategory of psychology that deals with psychological problems within the armed forces or military forces.  

The environment.  

The type of tuberculosis in which the tubercle bacilli spread into the circulatory system and are carried to other vital organs of the body. A form of tuberculosis which occurs as little nodes in many parts of the body, including the meninges of the brain and spinal cord. Acute generalized tuberculosis characterized by lesions resembling…

Heat rash. Itchy red spots which develop on the chest, under the armpits and between the thighs in hot countries, caused by blocked sweat glands. Minute vesicles and papules, often surrounded by a reddened area, caused by obstruction of sweat glands during high heat and humidity; itching may result; also called prickly heat. Also known…