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  • Ideal body weight/Definition
    Formulaic view of a person's optimum body mass based on height and weight.
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  • Carbine/Definition
    ...y short-barreled and possibly sacrificing muzzle velocity for reducing the weight
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  • Steel/Definition
    ...r component is [[iron]], with [[carbon]] content between 0.02% and 1.7% by weight, depending on [[grade (steel)|grade]].
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  • Homosphere
    ...tions of the air. Thus, gases do not separate according to their molecular weight, as bulk air motions keep mixing the [[atmosphere]]. ...re is the [[heterosphere]], which is stratified according to the molecular weight of its constituent gases.
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  • Atomic mass/Definition
    ...om expressed in unified atomic mass units (u) and formerly known as atomic weight.
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  • Cachexia/Definition
    ...ic illnesses such as [[cancer]] and [[AIDS]], loss of muscle, fat and body weight not through malnutrition, but to increased tissue [[catabolism]]
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  • Ship measurements/Definition
    ...rastructure, but also the different limiting factors on loading: volume or weight
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  • Clenbuterol/Definition
    ...nist]] with primarily veterinary uses although some human applications for weight loss; it can be transmitted in toxic levels to humans in meat
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  • Sibutramine/Definition
    ...ly related to amphetamines used to help obese and overweight patients lose weight, originally used in the treatment of depression.
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  • Infant growth and development/Definition
    Normal growth and development of infants measured within a set of height, weight, head circumference and other physical parameters, comparative to age.
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  • Obesity/Related Articles
    {{r|Exercise and body weight}} {{r|Normal weight obesity}}
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  • Foot (anatomy)/Definition
    ...located at the end of the leg and comprising bones and muscles that allow weight-bearing and locomotion.
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  • C-5 Galaxy/Definition
    ...aircraft]] in the [[United States Air Force]], made by Lockheed, second in weight-carrying to the [[Antonov An-124]]
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  • Theta function/Definition
    An analytic function which is a modular form of weight one-half; more generally, the generating function for a quadratic form.
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  • Eta function/Definition
    An analytic function which is a modular form of weight one-half, the twenty-fourth root of the Delta form.
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  • Monomer/Definition
    A simple [[molecule]] of low [[molecular weight]], capable of reacting with identical or different monomers to form a [[pol
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  • Exercise and body weight/Bibliography
    2.'''Miyaki A. ''et al.'' (2009) Effect of habitual exercise on body weight and arterial function in overweight and obese men ''Am J Cardiol'' 104:823- 'Aerobic exercise training significantly reduced their body weight and resulted in a significant decrease in body mass index.'
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  • Legendre polynomials/Definition
    Orthogonal polynomials in the variable −1 ≤ ''x'' ≤ 1 and weight function ''w''(''x'') = 1.
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  • Sufentanil/Definition
    ...ly as an [[opioid anesthetic]], which is 3 to 5 times more potent per unit weight than fentanyl, and approximately 100 times more potent than [[morphine]]
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  • Mark 5 (nuclear weapon)/Definition
    Second-generation, reduced weight implosion fission bomb; yield variable (6, 16, 55, 60, 100, 120 kt) by exch
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  • Metabolic equivalent/Definition
    ...the energy used to burn 3 to 4 milliliters of oxygen per kilogram of body weight per minute.
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  • Buoyancy
    ...ll fluid in a gravity field, we can say that it is dragged downward by its weight W: ...at to a position in which the weight of the displaced water equals its own weight.
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  • Alfentanil/Definition
    A [[fentanyl]] derivative, less potent by weight but more efficient in its distribution in metabolism, thus potentially redu
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  • Delta form
    ...]]. As a modular form it is a [[cusp form]] of [[weight of a modular form|weight]] 12 and [[level of a modular form|level]] 1 for the full [[modular group]]
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  • Third rail/Definition
    ...ctrical connection to an additional rail that does not carry the vehicle's weight
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  • Petroleum crude oil/Definition
    ...d consists of a complex mixture of [[hydrocarbon]]s of various [[molecular weight]]s plus other [[Organic chemistry|organic compound]]s.
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  • Realgar
    ...03% [[arsenic]] and 29.97 % [[sulphur]] and its [[molecular mass|molecular weight]] is 106.9.
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  • Bariatric banding/Definition
    ...e the capacity of an organ in the gastrointestinal system, principally for weight loss but also for possible metabolic benefits involving hormone secretion o
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  • Fishing sinker/Definition
    A fishing sinker or plummet is a weight used to increase the rate of sink, anchoring ability, and/or casting distan
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  • Consensus cascade/Definition
    ...inion based on the first person's credibility, and the opinion gathers the weight of consensus without any necessary basis in fact.
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  • Diet (disambiguation)
    {{rpl|Diet (weight loss)}}
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  • Polymer/Definition
    A compound of high molecular weight derived either by the addition of many smaller, similar molecules ([[Monome
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  • Delta form/Definition
    ...ar form arising from the discriminant of an elliptic curve: a cusp form of weight 12 and level 1 for the full modular group and a Hecke eigenform.
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  • Slungshot/Definition
    Maritime tool consisting of a weight ('shot') affixed to the end of a long cord often by being wound into the ce
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  • Asphalt (paving)/Definition
    ...]] and additives. A typical paving asphalt consists to 90 to 95 percent by weight of aggregate and 5 to 10 % of bitumen.
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  • Prokaryote
    ...successful. The weight of all prokaryotes is about ten times that of the weight of all eukaryotes, despite their small size. Prokaryotes can live in envir
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  • Heparin
    ...D-glucosamine and D-glucuronic acid with sulfaminic bridges. The molecular weight ranges from six to twenty thousand. Heparin occurs in and is obtained from [[Low molecular weight heparin]] is a purified form with a reduced incidence of side effects. Intr
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  • Molecular mass
    ...emistry]] and [[physics]], the '''molecular mass''' (formerly '''molecular weight''' and officially '''relative molecular mass''') is the mass of a [[molecul The standard atomic weight (isotopically averaged mass) of hydrogen is 1.00794 u.
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  • Body-surface area
    : <math> \text{BSA} (\mathrm m^2 ) = \sqrt { \text{weight} (\mathrm{kg}) \times \text{height}(\mathrm{cm}) \over 3600 } = \sqrt { \text{weight} (\mathrm{lb}) \times \text{height}(\mathrm{in}) \over 3131 } </math>
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  • Monomer
    A monomer is a small, simple [[molecule]] of low [[molecular weight]], capable of reacting with identical or different monomers to form a [[pol
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  • Scale (machine)
    A '''scale''' is an instrument or device used to measure weight. ...wheel of a truck and the sum of the reulting weights are taken to find the weight of the whole truck.
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  • Renal replacement therapy
    ...s which diffuse through the membrane from the colloidal and high-molecular-weight solutes which do not"<ref>{{MeSH|Dialysis}}</ref>) | For smaller molecular weight solutes (< 5000 Daltons) such as urea and creatinine
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  • Ideal body weight
    '''Ideal body weight''' (IBW) can be estimated as:<ref name="pmid19446939">{{cite journal| autho The adjusted body weight (ABW) is calculated from the actual body weight (ACT):<ref name="pmid19446939">{{cite journal| author=Stevens LA, Nolin TD,
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  • Tin/Definition
    ...h a [[Atomic mass#Standard atomic weights of the elements|standard atomic weight]] of 118.71 g•mol<sup> −1</sup>
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  • Pound (mass)/Related Articles
    {{r|Weight}}
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  • Normal force
    ...case of this is ''free fall'', where an object is falling freely, and its weight is measured as zero.
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  • Thermosphere
    ...th the [[heterosphere]], where gases are stratified according to molecular weight. The thermosphere begins at an altitude of about 80 km.
    351 bytes (48 words) - 14:22, 31 August 2009
  • Consensus cascade
    ...inion based on the first person's credibility, and the opinion gathers the weight of consensus without any necessary basis in fact.
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  • Normality
    ...ule of the acid. The [[molecular weight]] divided by n is the [[equivalent weight]].
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  • Yttrium
    ...as a [[Atomic mass#Standard atomic weights of the elements|standard atomic weight]] of 88.9059 g•mol<sup> −1</sup> and is a [[solid]] in its elemental fo It has some applications in nuclear power reactors, especially those whose weight must be minimized.<ref name=RD-Declass>{{citation
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  • Mass
    == Mass versus weight == ...the gravitational force applied to a mass. This is why you can be "lighter weight" on the moon without having a lower mass. This problem occurs frequently wh
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  • GHS-Receptor
    ...tant in [[appetite]] regulation, energy balance and the regulation of body weight. It is a G-protein coupled receptor, densely expressed in appetite-regulati
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  • Fluid resuscitation
    ...tances, where colloids are based on proteins or polymers of high molecular weight. The first clinical difference between the two is the physiological fluid c
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  • Sibutramine
    ...23:206-12</ref> it is now used to help obese and overweight patients lose weight, and along with [[Orlistat]], in 2008 was the only drug licensed for use in ..., transfer of leptin into the brain is maintained or even increased during weight loss which does not happen when using orlistat.
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  • Theta function
    ...]s. They are [[modular form]]s of half-integer [[weight of a modular form|weight]].
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  • Body mass index/Definition
    Ratio, body weight (kg) to body height (m<sup>2</sup>), correlates with direct measures body f
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  • Straw man
    ...y succeed in persuading people but it carries little or no real evidential weight, because the opponent's actual argument has not been refuted <ref name="url
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  • Rubidium
    ...as a [[Atomic mass#Standard atomic weights of the elements|standard atomic weight]] of 85.4678 g•mol<sup> −1</sup>. ...m has two naturally occurring isotopes: <sup>85</sup>Rb with mass (atomic weight) 84.911&thinsp;7893 and abundance 72.17%, and <sup>87</sup>Rb with mass 86.
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  • Drug treatments for obesity/Related Articles
    {{r|Exercise and body weight}}
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  • Thiazolidinedione/Related Articles
    {{r|Drug-related weight gain}}
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  • Lithium/Standard Atomic Weight
    <includeonly>6.941{{u|(2)}}</includeonly><noinclude>The Standard Atomic Weight for Lithium is given as: 6.941(2)<ref>This data was taken from the web site
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  • Health consequences of obesity/Related Articles
    {{r|Exercise and body weight}}
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  • Energy balance in pregnancy and lactation/Related Articles
    {{r|Exercise and body weight}}
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  • Acceleration/Related Articles
    {{r|Weight}}
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  • Exercise and body weight/Related Articles
    {{r|Exercise and body weight}}
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  • Ship measurements
    ==Volume and weight== '''Displacement''' - A measurement of the weight of the vessel, usually used for warships. ([[Merchant ship]]s are usually m
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  • M4 carbine
    The U.S. Army '''M4''' is a shorter-barreled and generally lighter-weight version of the standard M16 rifle with an extendable stock. It takes the sa
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  • Genetics of obesity/Related Articles
    {{r|Exercise and body weight}}
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  • Gut-brain signalling/Related Articles
    {{r|Exercise and body weight}}
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  • Heparin/Related Articles
    {{r|Low molecular weight heparin}}
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  • Bariatric surgery/Related Articles
    {{r|Exercise and body weight}}
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  • Diabesity/Related Articles
    {{r|Exercise and body weight}}
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  • Body mass index/External Links
    ...nd in. Table of ranges of values for interpretation of underweight, normal weight, overweight, obese
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  • Chlorine
    ...nd a [[Atomic mass#Standard atomic weights of the elements|standard atomic weight]] of 35.453&nbsp;g/mol. ...ed by trains, but was replaced by agents that were sufficiently toxic, for weight, to be used in artillery shells (e.g., [[phosgene]]).
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  • Hydrocarbon dew point/Related Articles
    **[[Molecular weight]] (A redirect)
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  • Molarity
    ...chemical being added into a solution by both its molecular mass (molecular weight MW) and the final volume of the solution. :''MW'' = molecular weight (mass), in grams/mole
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  • Heterosphere
    ...s atmosphere, in which gases are fractionated according to their molecular weight. It lies above the [[homosphere]], where chemical constituents are well mi
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  • Ghrelin/Related Articles
    {{r|Exercise and body weight}}
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  • Evolution of appetite regulating systems/Related Articles
    {{r|Exercise and body weight}}
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  • F-35B Lightning II
    To have a lift greater than the total weight, the F-35B combines as shaft-driven lift fan with a vectored main engine ex Weight has been the bane of the "B" design, which took longer to achieve than that
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  • Food reward/Related Articles
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  • Pound (mass)
    ...d avoirdupois is derived from the French "avoir du poids" meaning "to have weight"</ref><ref name=FRdoc>[http://www.ngs.noaa.gov/PUBS_LIB/FedRegister/FRdoc59 ...''pound'' to mean ''weight'' reflects the confusion between ''mass'' and ''weight'' resulting from the near uniformity of [[Gravitation|gravity]] on [[Earth]
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  • Liquid viscosity blending
    where '''w''' is the weight fraction (i.e., weight % ÷ 100) of each component of the blend.
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  • Mirtazapine
    ...the usefulness of mirtazapine in the treatment of the comorbid symptoms of weight loss, insomnia, and anxiety". <ref name="pmid11573849">{{cite journal| auth ...ite journal| author=Serretti A, Mandelli L| title=Antidepressants and body weight: a comprehensive review and meta-analysis. | journal=J Clin Psychiatry | ye
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  • Circadian rhythms and appetite/Related Articles
    {{r|Exercise and body weight}}
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  • Diarthrodial joint
    ...tissue]] and [[synovial fluid]]. The [[bone]]s provide the ability to bear weight on the limb. The soft tissue structures include cartilage, ligaments, the s ...tance provide the cartilage with the ability to compress and expand during weight bearing, thereby acting as a shock absorber. Cartilage, unlike the bone und
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  • Forklift truck
    ...s counterbalanced by the frame, the engine, the transmission and a counter weight.
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  • ASIMO/Catalogs
    | style="background: #E6E6FA;" | <small>'''weight'''</small> | style="background: #E6E6FA;" | <small>'''weight'''</small>
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  • Mass/Related Articles
    {{r|Weight}}
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  • Dextran 70
    ...a]] volume in [[hypovolemia]]. The number comes from its average molecular weight of approximately 70,000. Dextrans, which principally have 1,6-glucosidic
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  • Hunger/Related Articles
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  • Body mass index
    ...er a person is at a healthy weight for their height. BMI is calculated as weight in [[kilogram]]s divided by height in [[meter]]s squared. For english units
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  • Dimitri Mendeleev/Definition
    ...elements]], sixty-three in number, according to their increasing [[atomic weight]]s, revealed a repeated cycle of recurrence of their chemical and physical
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  • Symptom
    ...bserver.<ref>{{MW-MedicalDictionary|symptom}}</ref> "Ouch! I can't put any weight on my ankle" is a symptom, while a positive result by an examiner using the
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  • Howitzer
    ...lf-propelled, although some towed howitzers are used in applications where weight is critical, such as when the howitzer must be delivered by parachute, amph ...zer). Again, when air or ampbibious transportation requirements make light weight a requirement, the piece may be towed (e.g., U.S. M198, South African G5 ho
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  • RDS-1 (nuclear weapon)
    ...S-2 (nuclear weapon)]], a 1951 version of 38 KT yield at half the size and weight, replaced it.
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  • Internet Protocol flow information export
    *Light-weight Flow Accounting Protocol Specification Version 5.0<ref name=RFC3588>{{cita | title= Light-weight Flow Accounting Protocol Specification Version 5.0
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  • Unobtanium/Properties
    === Standard atomic weight === ...tandard atomic weight /><section begin=Atomic mass /><section begin=Atomic weight />
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  • Abdominoplasty
    ...fat, whereas those who have lost weight suffer from excess skin. Massive weight loss or pregnancy can also weaken the abdominal wall. The procedure is com
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  • Bariatric surgery/Bibliography
    Olivan B. et al. (2009) Effect of Weight Loss by Diet or Gastric Bypass Surgery on Peptide YY3-36 Levels. ''Annals o ...in comorbidities associated with weight loss mitigates in the long term on weight regain.)''
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