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What does the name “Maze” stand for, or mean?

Maze FAQ [from the Atrial Fibrillation Page]
The name of this procedure is based on the concept of a puzzle. The incisions create barriers and several blind alleys allowing for only one major route for an electrical impulse to travel from the top to the bottom of the heart.

What does “brain death” mean?

Carolina Donor Services | FAQ
Brain death is the irreversible and complete cessation of all brain and brain stem function. It means there is no blood flow through the brain or brain stem and the patient has stopped responding to outside stimuli. It is considered death and allows a death certificate to be signed. Brain death is not the same as being in a coma, since coma patients still have brain function and respond to stimuli.

What does “bmp” or “jpg”stand for?

Software for Artists
Bmp” is an acronym for bitmap. It is a type of image format. The images displayed in WorkingArtist can use the bmp format, but jpg is the preferred image type in WorkingArtist 3.0. Home   About   Contact   Product   Wish List   What's New WA 2.0   What's New WA 3.0   Version Enhancements   FAQS   Knowledge Base   Support   Download   Purchase   Trial on CD   Kathryn's Notes   Tips   Register   New   Links

What does “A strange force bars your movement in that direction.” mean?

Frequently-Asked Questions - Tempora Heroica
The area in that direction is unfinished. Rather than let your hero wander in empty rooms, the MUD prevents movement into that area.

What does “global repair coverage” mean?

Apple - Support - AppleCare - FAQs
If you take your Apple hardware with you when you travel and happen to need repair service, the AppleCare Protection Plan offers global repair coverage. You can either go to an Apple retail store or contact Apple for information on how to obtain service. Service will be limited to the options available in the country where service is requested. Service options, parts availability, and response time vary according to country.

What does “Verdance” mean?

Verdance :: FAQ
It probably means “green-ness”… or it may very well be a made-up word. For us and our clients, though, it's a blending of the Latin “verde” (green) and the German “danz” (dance) — the joy that a well-designed garden brings you every single day.

What does “Unserviceable” mean?

ZipForm®Concierge
If ConnectUtilities is unable to complete an order the customer's request for that service will be returned as “Unserviceable”. The “unserviceable” confirmation email will contain the reason why the order cannot be completed as well as instructions and contact numbers for the customer to complete the order directly. Examples of why an order would be unserviceable are outstanding balance, unknown address, wrong service provider selection, amongst other.

What does the name “GRENOUILLE” mean?

Swamp Optics--Frequently Asked Questions
GRENOUILLE stands for “GRating Eliminated No-nonsense Observation of Ultrafast Incident Laser Light E-fields.” It’s the French word for “frog.” We’ve chosen it to honor all the great French and French-speaking scientists who have contributed to the field of ultrashort laser pulse measurement, including Jean-Claude Froehly, J. A. Giordmaine, and Jean-Claude Diels.

What does the “Sun Protection Factor”, or “SPF”, in sunscreen mean?

FAQ’s
The Sun Protection Factor (SPF) was developed to describe the amount of protection that a sunscreen provides. SPF numbers tell a person how much longer he/she can stay in the sun without burning while wearing sunscreen as opposed to not wearing any sun protection. For example, if your skin usually burns in 10 minutes (without any type of sun protection,) then an SPF of 15 means that you can stay in the sun 15 times longer (10 x 15 = 150 minutes) until you begin to burn.

What does the “+” stand for in ASTRA-GLAZE-SW® +?

Betco - A Nationwide Manufacturer of High End Architectural ...
ASTRA-GLAZE-SW glazed masonry units have always been a low maintenance product, but in the past, certain types of graffiti were more difficult to remove. Trenwyth formulated a process that makes ASTRA-GLAZE-SW masonry units even more graffiti-proof, and have reintroduced them as ASTRA-GLAZE-SW® + units. New built-in protectants in the PLUS units act as an invisible shield which withstands spray paint, permanent markers, grease, and crayon.

What Is That “Cracking” Noise?

Chiropractic Center of Southern Utah - FAQ
Your joints contain fluid that helps keep them healthy and lubricated (like oil in a car). This “synovial fluid” contains gas (like carbonation in soft drinks). When an adjustment is made you may hear a noise. This is know as an “audible release” and is simply the release of gas in the joint much like when you open a can of soda.

What does Unity mean by “the Christ”?

Unity Church of Dallas - F.A.Q.
In Unity, we talk about “the Christ” that dwells within. This is the part of us that is divine, the eternal and unchangeable part of us that is Spirit, the light that shines from within. This idea of divine wholeness and completion was expressed perfectly through the human Jesus.

What does the word “Apologetics” mean?

FAQ's Sword of the Spirit Apologetics
The word “apologetics” is derived from the Greek word “apología” which means to plea; to answer; or to utter a defense for the purpose of clearing oneself. Apologetics is clearly sanctioned in Scripture. The Apostle Paul commended the saints at Philippi with the words, “...in the defence and confirmation of the gospel, ye all are partakers of my grace.” (Philippians 1:7) Peter instructs the church to, “..

What does a “WU” mean?

Incoming Freshmen - FAQ
The symbol “WU” indicates that an enrolled student did not withdraw from the course properly or failed to complete the course requirements. This happens when the assignments or course activities were insufficient to make a normal evaluation of academic performance possible. For purposes of GPA calculations, a “WU” is equivalent to an “F."

What does “archival” mean?

Canon EOS Beginners' FAQ V - Misc
The ravages of time are cruel, though more cruel to some materials than others. Archival media is paper, film, etc, which is supposed to hold up reasonably well to the passage of time. How well it does is dependent on a host of factors, and there’s no universal definition as to what is truly archival quality material and what is not. Paper is probably the main area of concern when it comes to archival materials.

What does “interpolated resolution” mean?

Canon EOS Beginners' FAQ V - Misc
It’s a fancy way of saying “faking it.” Let’s say a scanner is capable of scanning 300 pixels per linear inch. Wouldn’t it be great if you could say it’s capable of producing 1200 interpolated pixels per inch? Well, that’s what scanner makers do! They take the 300 ppi data, quadruple it and then mathematically smooth it all out.

What does “rejected” fingerprints mean?

CIS FAQs
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) could not “read” your fingerprints because they were not clear. Some people, due to the condition of their hands, are unable to obtain good fingerprints. We suggest applying hand lotion daily two weeks prior to fingerprinting, if your hands are extremely dry. If your fingerprints are rejected one time, you will be scheduled to appear again for fingerprinting. There is no extra charge for this second fingerprinting.

What does a “cascading grid of protection” really mean?

StediWatt - Questions and Answers
This is a term for the placement of StediWatt TVSS modules at strategic locations in a facility so that all the equipment is protected from internally as well as externally generated transients. The primary protector at the service entrance performs the initial “coarse” suppression and then the secondary protector at a sub-panel or on a low voltage circuit performs a “fine” suppression, limiting the transient to harmless levels.

What does the term “Registrar Lock” mean?

Domain Transfers (Page 2/2)
This is a feature that prevents your domain name from being transferred from Nameway? to another registrar. If you are attempting to transfer a name away from Nameway?, this lock must be removed. It does NOT affect the ability of your domain to resolve to your website; it only protects you from unauthorized transfers to another registrar.
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