What does it mean when a horse is described as sour?
Alex Brown Horseracing: Following Barbaro's Legacy :: News: ...A sour horse is a horse that no longer wishes to do what it is supposed to do. A horse can be described as "racetrack sour", it no longer enjoys being around the racetrack. The only solution is to give the horse some time away from the environment from which it is sour.
A mother is described as a "carrier" for a glycogen storage disease. What does this mean?
FAQ - Frequently Asked QuestionsThis means she has two copies of a gene that codes for an enzyme involved in glycogen storage; one copy is healthy, the other is defective. She can pass along either copy to her offspring with equal probability. (If the father is also a carrier, their offspring has a 25% chance of inheriting the disease, and a 50% chance of becoming a carrier.)
What does Audio Described mean?
ODEON - FAQsIt works by playing a recorded narration, explaining what's happening on screen - during gaps in the dialogue - through personal headphones. The normal film soundtrack comes through the cinemas surround sound speakers in the usual way, so Audio description Most of our screens have either an infra-red or hearing loop system. Please click here to check the facilities at your local ODEON or ABC.
Brain tumors are sometimes described as being "Grade 1". What does this mean?
Anatomy of the Brain: The Brain Tumor Program at University ...Once a brain tumor biopsy is examined by a pathologist, the tumor is categorized, or graded, based on its cell structure and rate of growth. There are different grading systems, but one that is commonly used has four grades. Grade I tumors are slow growing, with cells that are near-normal in appearance and are not malignant. Tumors with cells that are slightly abnormal are classified as Grade II. Grade III tumors grow quickly, contain abnormal cells, and spread to surrounding tissue.
What does it mean for BCTS to be described as more commercial than the small business program?
B.C. Timber SalesBCTS is more commercial than the small business program because of its focus on achieving more value for money on the expenditure side of the operation and increasing financial return on the revenue side. There is an emphasis on wealth creation from the opportunities provided through the program, rather than on job creation and other social objectives.
WML is described as being derived from XML. What does this mean?
WAP FAQ and a detailed discussion of WAPXML is a standard that defines the structure of information, rather than the layout of text (like HTML does). WML is based upon XML, from which it derives its syntax. XML has a much stricter syntax than HTML, as you will learn when developing your own WML documents.
What does it mean when sands are described as sharp, soft, fine or coarse?
Cardigan Sand and Gravel - FAQ.Sharp and soft refers to the shape of the grains irrespective of size. Sharp means an angular or subangular grain. Soft means a rounded or subrounded grain. Fine or coarse, on the other hand, refer to the grain size irrespective of shape, with coarse referring to a larger grain size, and fine a smaller one.
Claremont has been described as having a teacher-directed approach, what does that mean?
HOMEThat means that the teachers plan activities for the children to engage in and that there is a daily schedule, as well as monthly themes. Every day children have the opportunity to have free play, circle time, story time, activity time, and meet with some of our specialists. What being teacher-directed means at Claremont is that the children do not engage in free play all morning. We believe that children like structure and like having adults plan activities for them to engage in.
The screening I want to go to is subtitled and audio described; what does that mean?
Frequently Asked Questions - CornerhouseFilms which are audio described will look and sound exactly like any other film - to access this facility, you would need to ask for a special AD headset at the box office. Using the headset, you would then be able to listen to the normal film soundtrack whilst a recorded narrator explains what's happening on screen, including gaps in the dialogue and sound effects. Caption subtitles are similar to English subtitles for foreign language films.
Honors College courses are described as being in a 'seminar' format. What does that mean?
Stony Brook University - The Honors CollegeThey meet as small-enrollment classes (about 20 students), in a format that emphasizes discussion and student participation, as opposed to lectures. Instead of tests, Honors College courses involve quite a bit of reading, analysis, discussion, and critical writing. There is a great deal of interaction among the students and between the students and professors.
What does it mean when described as "Open Box Item"?
AAA Sports Memorabilia Frequently Asked QuestionsThese products have never been used, the only difference between the "New" and "New Open Box" is that the outside factory seal has been broken, due to cancelled order or mishandling during transporting from warehouse to warehouse.
edit] What does it mean for a player to be described as a "heart", "diamond", "spade", or "club"?
Jick and Mr. Skullhead Radio Show FAQ - TheKolWikiThe terms come from a paper by Richard Bartle called "Players Who Suit MUDs", specifically referring to MUDs (or multi-user dungeons, which were semi-precursors to MMORPGs).
I've seen Phono Preamps described as MM or MC - what does this mean?
Phono Pre-amplifier Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)Broadly speaking phono cartridges (the bit on the end of the arm with the stylus in it) come into two categories. Moving Magnet (MM) and Moving Coil (MC). Again broadly speaking MM cartridges have a much higher output than MC cartridges. MC cartridges are generally of a higher sound quality and a lot more expensive than MM cartridges.
If a horse is "rank", what does it mean?
Alex Brown Horseracing: Following Barbaro's Legacy :: News: ...Some horses pull hard and are head strong. They are difficult to gallop and to relax in a race. These horses are said to be rank. It is quite an art to try to settle a horse when galloping and breezing, but if they are truly rank its next to impossible. You will see the rider leaning back, perhaps visibly pulling on the reins, and often the horse's mouth is wide open. There is certain equipment used to try to "contain" rank horses.
How many teeth does a horse have?
Equine Dental Faq'scanines- male horses and some mares get canines, 1 each on the left and right upper and lower arcades wolf teeth (technically, the first premolar)- some horses get them, some don't, 1 each on the left and right upper and lower arcades, upper wolf teeth are by far more common than lower wolf teeth
How does a rider get on a horse?
The Right Step: Frequently Asked QuestionsWe use specially adapted mounting blocks (3 and 4 steps high) in order to get on the horse. Children under 50 pounds can be lifted onto the horse, but individuals between 50 - 180 pounds must have the ability, with 2 person assist, to climb steps with a brief period of weight bearing and standing balance.
Orgpax self-help tool-kits are described as "generic": what does this mean?
FAQsquot;Generic" means that these tool-kits have been put together for use in a wide variety of organizational circumstances. They are intended for general use, and the purchaser must decide how best to adapt the use of the tool-kit to his own circumstances. This is similar to buying a tool-kit for car repairs: the tools are intended to be useful in most circumstances, but the user has to figure out exactly which tool or combination of tools to use to fix the problem.
How does a studio get its films captioned/described?
MoPix Frequently Asked QuestionsStudios can contact WGBH to arrange for the creation of both the captions and descriptions. WGBH is home to The Caption Center and Descriptive Video Service, the world's most experienced captioning and description agencies.
My horse is a "cryptorchid". What does this mean?
AEC Questions & AnswersLiterally, cryptorchidism means "hidden testicle". Abnormal location of the testicle occurs when one or both of the testicles fail to descend completely from the fetal position behind each kidney through their respective inguinal canals into the scrotum. An abdominal cryptorchid has testicle(s) within the abdominal cavity. A horse with testicle(s) in the inguinal canal is called an inguinal cryptorchid or "high flanker".
What does it mean when a horse flares his nostrils?
Equine Fund-FAQHorses communicate fear, curiosity and aggression with body and facial language. A horse that is afraid will flare his notrils and flatten his ears. Aggression can produce similar expressions. Aggression and defense can also be accompanied by a clamp down tail, open mouth and a leg being raised.
