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  2. Community-acquired pneumonia - Wikipedia

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    Diagnosis of pneumonia is made clinically, rather than on the basis of a particular test. [13] Evaluation begins with a physical examination by a health provider, which may reveal fever, an increased respiratory rate ( tachypnea ), low blood pressure ( hypotension ), a fast heart rate ( tachycardia ) and changes in the amount of oxygen in the ...

  3. Pneumonia - Wikipedia

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    Pneumonia is an inflammatory condition of the lung primarily affecting the small air sacs known as alveoli. [3] [14] Symptoms typically include some combination of productive or dry cough, chest pain, fever, and difficulty breathing. [15]

  4. Pneuma - Wikipedia

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    Pneuma (πνεῦμα) is an ancient Greek word for "breath", and in a religious context for "spirit". [1] [2] It has various technical meanings for medical writers and philosophers of classical antiquity, particularly in regard to physiology, and is also used in Greek translations of ruach רוח in the Hebrew Bible, and in the Greek New Testament.

  5. Academic grading in the United States - Wikipedia

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    The top grade, A, is given here for performance that exceeds the mean by more than 1.5 standard deviations, a B for performance between 0.5 and 1.5 standard deviations above the mean, and so on. [17] Regardless of the absolute performance of the students, the best score in the group receives a top grade and the worst score receives a failing grade.

  6. National Achievement Test - Wikipedia

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    The test is a system-based assessment designed to gauge learning outcomes across target levels in identified periods of basic education. Empirical information on the achievement level of pupils/students serve as a guide for policy makers, administrators, curriculum planners, principles, and teachers, along with analysis on the performance of regions, divisions, schools, and other variables ...

  7. 11:11 (numerology) - Wikipedia

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    In numerology, 11:11 is considered to be a significant moment in time for an event to occur. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] It is seen as an example of synchronicity , as well as a favorable sign or a suggestion towards the presence of spiritual influence. [ 2 ]

  8. Spirometry - Wikipedia

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    Spirometry (meaning the measuring of breath) is the most common of the pulmonary function tests (PFTs). It measures lung function, specifically the amount (volume) and/or speed (flow) of air that can be inhaled and exhaled.

  9. ICFES examination - Wikipedia

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    The ICFES examination, or Saber 11, is a high school exit examination administered annually in grade 11 in Colombian high schools. [2] The exam is standardized, similar to the SAT and ACT examinations taken by high school students in the United States. The purpose of the exam is to evaluate students' aptitude in five subjects: critical reading ...