Beta Hydroxy Acids (BHA): Lipid soluble substances used in acne therapy for oily skin due to their exfoliating properties and in the prevention of clogged pores, most known BHA is salicylic acid.

 

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Beta Hydroxy Acids (BHA): Lipid soluble substances used in acne therapy for oily skin due to their exfoliating properties and in the prevention of clogged pores, most known BHA is salicylic acid.

Nucleic Acids: Polymers composed of nucleotides; e.g., DNA and RNA.

Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Fatty acids which may have health benefits including protection against heart disease, asthma, cancer, arthritis and other disorders.

Leveraged Beta: The beta of a leveraged required return; that is, the beta as adjusted for the degree of leverage in the firm's capital structure.

Hydroxylapatite Ceramic: This is a dense, non-resorpable ceramic, which when implanted into bane, displays a highly attractive generic profile, which features a lack of local or systemic toxicity.

Hydroxy Acids: Substances penetrating the epidermis and upper dermis aiming to slough dead skin cells, used as anti-aging and anti-wrinkle ingredient in skin care products, the large cosmetic market based . . . View Full Definition

Hydroxyl: 1. An -OH group within a molecule. 2. A free radical formed by abstraction of a hydrogen atom from water.

Open Beta: A phase of testing for an online game (pre-release) where members of the public are invited to participate.

Portfolio Beta: Used in the context of general equities. The beta of a portfolio is the weighted sum of the individual asset betas, According to the proportions of the investments in the portfolio. E.g., if . . . View Full Definition

Unleveraged Beta: A group of stocks having a common feature, such as similar outstanding market capitalization or same product line.