The Encyclopedia Americana, Volume 4Grolier, 1988 - Encyclopedias and dictionaries |
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... known as hemostasis . This process occurs spontaneously and takes place through the combined action of the blood vessels , blood platelets , and various plasma pro- teins known as clotting factors . As soon as a blood vessel is cut ...
... known as hemostasis . This process occurs spontaneously and takes place through the combined action of the blood vessels , blood platelets , and various plasma pro- teins known as clotting factors . As soon as a blood vessel is cut ...
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... known as blue- S. avengers . The adult fe- in carrion , where they maggots , which feed Then the larvae pupate , the adult flies emerge wflies are parasites that pen sores or wounds of in healthy flesh , where derable damage to tissue ...
... known as blue- S. avengers . The adult fe- in carrion , where they maggots , which feed Then the larvae pupate , the adult flies emerge wflies are parasites that pen sores or wounds of in healthy flesh , where derable damage to tissue ...
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... known are Stars , Lightnings , Snipes , Flying Dutchmen , and Penguins , which all have worldwide associations of owners . Winter racing in small dinghies is known as frostbiting . Big seagoing sailboats with sleeping quarters race long ...
... known are Stars , Lightnings , Snipes , Flying Dutchmen , and Penguins , which all have worldwide associations of owners . Winter racing in small dinghies is known as frostbiting . Big seagoing sailboats with sleeping quarters race long ...
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