Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Fatty liver
The result of the liver metabolizing alcohol instead of fat. When alcohol is oxidized by the liver, there is a release of excess amounts of hydrogen and the cells make use of this hydrogen instead of the fatty acids. As the fat is not oxidized, it is deposited in the liver. Once excess amounts of…
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Fatigue fracture
A fracture in which the bone breaks because of repeated stress that can no longer be tolerated by that particular bone can involve bones of the foot or leg.
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Father of medicine
Hippocrates of Cos.
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Father of hygiene
Roger of Salerno.
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Fat-free mass
Lean body mass. The lean body mass plus the skeletal mass.
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Fast-twitch fibers
A type of muscle cells especially suited for anaerobic activities.
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Fastigium
In pathology, the climax of a disease. The highest temperature during a bout of fever.
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Fast foods
Convenience of foods. Commercially available, ready-to-eat meals (such as hamburgers, hot dogs, pizza, fried chicken, or French fries) with a high fat content, little fiber, and minimal quantities of vitamins or calcium.
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Fasciculus
In anatomy, little bundle. A bundle, e.g. of nerve, tendon, or muscle fibers. A small bundle, especially of nerve or muscle fibers; specifically, a division of a funiculus of the spinal cord comprising fibers of one or more tracts. Sometimes the term is used as a synonym for tract.
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Fartlek
In physical fitness training, a form of training also known as speed play, which alternates fast and slow running over terrain for 3 or 4 miles.
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