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Fish oil is oil derived from the tissues of oily fish. Fish oils contain the omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), precursors of certain eicosanoids that are known to reduce inflammation in the body and improve hypertriglyceridemia. [1] [2] There has been a great deal of controversy in the 21st century ...
Synonyms. Sus hydrochaeris Linnaeus, 1766. The capybara [a] or greater capybara ( Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) is a giant cavy rodent native to South America. It is the largest living rodent [2] and a member of the genus Hydrochoerus. The only other extant member is the lesser capybara ( Hydrochoerus isthmius ).
The Mount Edziza volcanic complex (MEVC) is a group of volcanoes and associated lava flows in northwest British Columbia, Canada. Located on the Tahltan Highland, the MEVC has a broad, steep-sided lava plateau; its highest summit is 2,786 metres (9,140 feet). Its volcanoes formed over the last 7.5 million years during five cycles of magmatic ...
Veganism is the practice of abstaining from the use of animal products—particularly in diet—and an associated philosophy that rejects the commodity status of animals.[c] A person who follows the diet or philosophy is known as a vegan. Distinctions may be made between several categories of veganism. Dietary vegans, also known as "strict ...
Paracetamol (acetaminophen[a]) is a non-opioid analgesic and antipyretic agent used to treat fever and mild to moderate pain.[13][14][15] It is a widely used over the counter medication. Common brand names include Tylenol and Panadol. At a standard dose, paracetamol only slightly reduces fever;[14][16][17] it is inferior to ibuprofen in that ...
Synonyms Mus porcellus Linnaeus, 1758 Cavia cobaya Pallas, 1766 Cavia anolaimae J. A. Allen, 1916 Cavia cutleri Bennett, 1836 Cavia leucopyga Cabanis, 1848 Guinea pig defense sound The guinea pig or domestic guinea pig (Cavia porcellus), also known as the cavy or domestic cavy (/ ˈ k eɪ v i / KAY-vee), is a species of rodent belonging to the genus Cavia in the family Caviidae.
The tomato ( / təmeɪtoʊ / or / təmɑːtoʊ /) is the edible berry of the plant Solanum lycopersicum, [1] [2] commonly known as the tomato plant. The species originated in western South America, Mexico, and Central America. [2] [3] The Nahuatl word tomatl gave rise to the Spanish word tomate, from which the English word tomato derives.
