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metric ruler


A ruler with measurements in the metric system showing millimetres (mm), centimetres (cm) and metres (m).
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upper body strength


How strong the muscle in your upper body is (waist and higher).
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abrasive


Causing damage or wear by rubbing, grinding or scraping.
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aerodynamics


The study of the properties of moving air and the interaction between the air and solid bodies moving through it.
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airflow


The flow of air moving through or past something, like an airplane or car.
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allergen


Something that triggers an allergy.
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anaphylaxis


A type of allergic reaction whereby the immune system responds to environmental substances aggressively. Within minutes of exposure to the allergen, there can be rapid airway constriction, a skin reaction and heart rhythms become altered. In very severe cases, it can lead to complete obstruction of the airways and death.
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anatomy


The study of the structure of living things.
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anomalous results


Odd results - those which are not in keeping with the rest of the results or which do not follow the trend. They can make the results unreliable.
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antagonistic pairs


Pairs of muscles that create movement when one (the prime mover) contracts and the other (the antagonist) relaxes. Examples of antagonistic pairs working are the quadriceps and hamstrings in the leg and the biceps and triceps in the arm.
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