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Breathe: The ability of a paint film to permit the passage of moisture vapor without causing blistering, cracking, or peeling.

Choking: Choking is the blocking of an airway due to a foreign object lodged in the throat or windpipe. Choking victims who cannot speak or cough need to have the object removed immediately so they c . . . View Full Definition

Hantavirus Cardiopulmonary Syndrome: A deadly disease transmitted to humans by infected rodents through urine, droppings, or saliva. Humans can contract the disease when they breathe in aerosolized virus. Although rare it has a . . . View Full Definition

Pit Board: A large sign a mechanic writes on and shows to his rider as he goes past. Pit board signs can be used to show a rider’s position, how far he’s ahead or behind, to encourage him or even to re . . . View Full Definition

B.E.A.M.: An acronym denoting the four Pilates Fundamentals that Jillian focuses on in her approach to training in her book and videos. The letters stand for breathe, energize, align, and move. B.E.A. . . . View Full Definition

Intercostal Muscles: The muscles that run diagonally between each rib (also known as rib cage abs). Intercostals help to control the expansion and contraction of your rib cage when you breathe.

Lungfish: A type of lobe-finned fish that breathe by a modified swim bladder (or lung) as well as by gills.

Oxygen: A colorless, odorless and tasteless gas that makes up about 20% of the air we breathe (and at least half the weight of the entire solid crust of the earth) and which combines with most of th . . . View Full Definition

Breath Therapy: Breath therapy, which can ease anxieties and reduce stress, is the use of respiratory exercises to open lung passages, oxygenate the blood, and cleanse the body by eliminating gaseous toxins . . . View Full Definition

Sniff Sniff, Blow Blow: A quick percussive breathing pattern used in conjunction with quick, precise movements. Breathe in percussively two times through your nose to inhale, and blow out percussively two times thr . . . View Full Definition