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human papillomavirus

(Encyclopedia) human papillomavirus (HPV), any of a family of more than 100 viruses that cause various growths, including plantar warts and genital warts, a sexually transmitted disease. Genital…

Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Universal Declaration of Human RightsArticlesArticle 1.All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one…

Women's Rights are Human Rights

by Hillary Rodham Clinton Remarks for the United Nations Fourth World Conference on Women Mrs. Mongella, distinguished delegates and guests: I would like to thank the Secretary…

Brewer's: Antipathy, of human beings

To Animals: Henri III. and the Duke of Schoenberg felt faint at the sight of a cat: Vanghelm felt the same at the sight of a pig, and abhorred pork; Marshal Brézé sickened at the sight of…

Brewer's: Milk of Human Kindness

(The). Sympathy, compassion. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894MilksopMilk and Water A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y…

Brewer's: Mirror of Human Salvation

An extended “Biblia Pauperum” (q.v.) with the subject of the picture explained in rhymes. Called in Latin “Speculum huma'næ salvationis.” Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E.…

The Longest Bones in the Human Body

The human skeletal system is made up of 206 bones, each with its own important role to play. However, some bones are longer than others. So, if you think you know your femurs from your fibulas, let's…

What are the implications for human health?

What are the implications for human health? The widespread persistence of H5N1 in poultry populations poses two main risks for human health. The first is the risk of direct infection when…

A Human Mission to Mars? Not Yet

Water on Mars The scientific community was intrigued by the startling announcement in June 2000 that some high-resolution images of Mars taken by the Mars Global Surveyor showed strong…

Universal Declaration of Human Rights, 1948

Universal Declaration of Human RightsAbstractOn December 10, 1948 the General Assembly of the United Nations adopted and proclaimed the Universal Declaration of Human Rights [resolution 217 A…