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Growth plate
A growth plate is the area of developing tissues at the end of the long bones in growing children and adolescents. When growth is complete, some time during adolescence, the growth plate is replaced by solid bone. The region in a long bone where growth in length occurs. The location within long bones where growth…
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Folliculitis
An infection of the hair follicles. Inflammation of the hair follicles, especially where hair has been shaved. An inflammation and infection of the hair follicles that is usually caused by bacteria. Folliculitis may be a mild and superficial condition, or it may be more severe and involve deeper infection of the skin, particularly in bearded…
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Fat
A major source of energy in the diet. All food fats have 9 calories per gram. Some kinds of fats, especially saturated fats, may cause blood cholesterol to increase and increase the risk for heart disease. Other fats, such as unsaturated fats do not increase blood cholesterol. A major class of energy-rich food. Big and…
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Exercise-induced asthma
Exercise-induced asthma (EIA) is a common form of asthma. It occurs only when a person exercises. Asthma which is caused by exercise such as running or cycling. A subtype of asthma where bronchoconstriction and dyspnea are triggered by physical exertion. Asthmatic attacks that occur during physical exertion.
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Energy expenditure
The energy cost to the body of physical activity, usually measured in kilocalories.
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Cycling
Taking multiple doses of steroids over a specific period of time, stopping for a period, and starting again.
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Cardiorespiratory function
A health-related component of physical fitness that relates to the ability of the circulatory and respiratory systems to supply oxygen during physical activity.
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Caloric intake
Refers to the number of calories (energy content) consumed.
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Bone mineral density test
BMD tests can identify osteoporosis, determine the risk for fractures (broken bones), and measure response to osteoporosis treatment. The most widely recognized bone mineral density test is called a dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry or DXA test.
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Androstenedione (andro)
This product acts like a steroid once it is metabolized by the body and therefore can pose similar kinds of health risks as steroids. Androstenedione is an intermediate molecule in the synthesis of testosterone from cholesterol. As such, it has received a great deal of attention as a dietary supplementation for athletes, who often refer…
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