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• Basketball
  ...r's hoop (a basket 18 inches (46 cm) in diameter mounted 10 feet (3.048 m) high to a backboard at each end of the court) while preventing the opposing team The term "basketball" is derived from the words "basket" and "ball". The game was invented by Dr. [[James Naismith]], a Canadian physical educ
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• Russian twist
  ...]] and [[obliques]]. It is often incorporated into [[core training]] and [[high-intensity interval training]] (HIIT) routines. ...twists the torso from side to side, often with a weight like a [[medicine ball]] or a [[dumbbell]]. This exercise can be modified to suit different fitnes
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• Bolo
  '''Bolo''' (/ˈboʊloʊ/; from the Spanish term ''bolo'', meaning "ball") is a medical term used to describe a large single dose of insulin given t ...which means "ball". In the context of diabetes management, it refers to a "ball" or lump sum of insulin delivered all at once to manage blood sugar levels.
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• Micronized
  ...h a variety of methods, including [[jet milling]], [[ball milling]], and [[high pressure homogenization]]. The resulting micronized substance has a signifi * [[Jet milling]]: A process used in micronization that involves the use of high-speed jets of compressed air or inert gas to grind particles into a fine po
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• Metatarsalgia
  ...characterized by pain and inflammation in the [[metatarsal bones]] or the ball of the foot. The term is derived from the Greek words 'meta', meaning after ...by overuse injuries, especially in athletes and individuals who engage in high-impact activities. Other causes include foot deformities, [[obesity]], [[di
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• Football
  ...h words "foot" and "ball", referring to a game played using feet to kick a ball. ...e that connect muscles to bones. Strains are common in football due to the high-intensity running and sudden movements required.
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• Sesamoiditis
  ...y affects the sesamoid bones, which are two pea-sized bones located in the ball of the foot, beneath the big toe joint. These bones are embedded within the The primary symptom of sesamoiditis is pain in the ball of the foot or under the big toe, which may be constant or may come and go
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• Highball
  ..., where a structure or area appears as a round or oval shape, similar to a ball, and is positioned higher than usual.
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• Kettlebell
  ...type of [[Dumbbell]] that originated in Russia. It is a cast iron or steel ball with a handle attached to the top (resembling a cannonball with a handle). ...r [[Exercise|exercising]]. They are popular in [[Strength training]] and [[High-intensity interval training|HIIT]] workouts. The weight of the kettlebell i
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• Glomerulonephrosis
  ...li]]). The term is derived from the Greek words "glomerulus" meaning small ball, and "nephros" meaning kidney. ...nephrosis" is derived from two Greek words. "Glomerulus" which means small ball, referring to the tiny blood vessels in the kidneys, and "nephros" which me
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• Morton's neuroma
  * [[Pain]] in the ball of the foot * High-heeled shoes, especially those over two inches tall
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• Glomerular hyperfiltration
  ...y-per-fil-TRAY-shun) is a medical condition characterized by an abnormally high filtration rate in the [[glomeruli]] of the kidneys. ...yperfiltration" is derived from the Latin word "glomerulus" meaning "small ball" and the Greek word "hyper" meaning "over" and "filtration" from the Latin
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• Pemmican
  ...î'', meaning "fat" or "grease". The Cree term can be translated as "grease ball". ...tious food, rich in [[protein]], [[vitamin B12]], and [[iron]]. It is also high in [[calories]], making it an excellent source of energy.
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• Buckminsterfullerene
  ...ke fused-ring structure (truncated icosahedron) which resembles a [[soccer ball]], made of twenty [[hexagon]]s and twelve [[pentagon]]s. Each carbon atom i ...agnetic spectrum. It is also capable of withstanding high temperatures and high pressures.
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• Glomerulopathy
  ...ey]]. The term is derived from the Greek words "glomerulus" meaning "small ball" and "pathos" meaning "suffering". * [[Hypertension]] - high blood pressure
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• Demolition
  ...]], [[High reach demolition]], and [[Crane (machine)|Crane]] with wrecking ball.
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• Acute glomerulonephritis
  ...rulonephritis" is derived from the Greek words "Glomerulus" meaning "small ball" and "Nephros" meaning "kidney". The prefix "Acute" is from the Latin "acut ...[[Blood in Urine|blood in urine]], [[Protein in Urine|protein in urine]], high blood pressure, and swelling in the legs and face.
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• C3 glomerulonephritis
  ...hritis' itself is derived from the Greek words 'glomerulus' meaning 'small ball', and 'nephros' meaning 'kidney', with '-itis' being a common suffix in med ...e), and decreased kidney function, which can lead to [[edema]] (swelling), high blood pressure, and in severe cases, [[kidney failure]].
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• Laddu
  ...m "Laddu" is derived from the Sanskrit word "Lattika", which means a small ball. While Laddus are high in calories due to their sugar and fat content, they can also provide energ
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• Chicken fat
  ...k with animal fats. It is a key ingredient in many dishes, such as [[matzo ball soup]] and [[schmaltz]], a type of spread or cooking fat used in Jewish cui Like other types of animal fat, chicken fat is high in [[saturated fat]] and [[cholesterol]], which can contribute to heart dis
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