Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Four-man roll
The back injury roll.
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Fourchette
In anatomy, the fold or mucous membrane at the posterior junction of labia majora in the female. A fold of skin at the back of the vulva.
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Four basic food groups
The traditional grouping of foods by category, formerly accepted by nutritionists as necessary for maintaining good health. These groups are (a) dairy products including eggs, (b) meat or meat substitutes, (c) cereals and grains, and (d) fruits and vegetables, food pyramid.
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Foundation programs
State funding programs that determine the dollar value of the basic educational opportunities that are desired in a state and referred to as the foundation level. These programs specify a minimum standard of local effort and determine an equitable way of distributing money to school districts based on local wealth.
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Foundational period
In psychology, a period during ontogenesis when certain experiences must occur to provide developmental foundation for later experiences. Should the initial experiences not occur at their customary time, the developmental loss can be corrected by having the person go back to make up for the missed experience.
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Foundation
An organization established by philanthropists to distribute financial resources to those who meet its specific eligibility requirements.
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Foster care
The temporary placement of children in private homes. The care of individuals who cannot live independently (such as children, homeless families, or frail elderly persons) in a group or private home.
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Fossil fuels
Fuels derived from the remains of organic matter: coal, oil, and natural gas.
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Fossil
A natural object preserved in the earth’s crust that supplies information about a plant or animal of past geologic ages.
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Fortified wine
Fermented fruits that have been strengthened by the addition of alcohol to bring the alcohol content to about 21%, table wine.
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