Definitions for "Fad"
Abbreviation of flavin adenine dinucleotide, a coenzyme that functions as an electron acceptor in the Krebs cycle. Fallopian tube See Oviduct. family A taxonomic grouping of related, similar genera; the category below order and above genus. fat (triacylglycerol)(tri- ah- sil- glis-er-all) A biological compound consisting of three fatty acids linked to one glycerol molecule.
flavin adenine dinucleotide. a coenzyme that functions in the production of ATP.
Abbreviation for flavine adenine dinucleotide, an electron acceptor in the respiratory chain.
a practise followed enthusiastically by a number of people for a limited period of time; as, the latest fad in fashion.
A temporary but widely copied activity followed enthusiastically by large numbers of people.
A fashion that gains and loses popularity very quickly.
Keywords:  digroup, dtau, facility, path, test
Facility access digroup. This term refers to the DS1 path(s) between the DTAU and the test system.
See Facility Access Digroup.
Facility Access Digroup. The DS1 path(s) between the Digital Test Access Unit and the test system.
Keywords:  distanza, formazione
Formazione A Distanza
A very short-lived trend, usually appealing to a narrow market.
a "trend" that fizzles out so quickly it becomes the subject of ridicule and self-denial
Usually one product or theme that is limited in scope and represents a single phenomenon. Fads are not always discernible at first and are not usually connected to any historical precedent. It may appear suddenly and rapidly grow ("the tipping point"), but ultimately it has a short lifespan with little effect on long-term developments that follow. A fad can be a manifestation or advance indicator of an overriding trend.
Keywords:  whim, freak, hobby
A hobby ; freak; whim.
Fundacio Avedis Donabedian (Avedis Donabedian Foundation)
(Like bad). One of the 100 corporeal members of Caligastia's staff (see Ang); headed the faculty on disseminafion and conservation of knowledge. 746:7, (66:5.9)
Keywords:  flea, dermatitis, saliva, allergy, pet
Flea allergy dermatitis. Skin inflammation caused by a reaction to flea saliva, typically on the back and rear of a pet.
Free air delivery. Air at the atmospheric conditions of the site and unaffected by the compressor. Flow is measured at the discharge valve of the compressor, after the aftercooler, the water separator and built in check valve. Capacity and power consumption are corrected to ISO 1217 standard reference conditions: Ambient temperature = °20C, Ambient pressure = 1 bar(a), Relative humidity = 0%, Cooling water/air = 20°C, Effective working pressure at discharge valve = 7 bar(a). ( 010)
Keywords:  aggregating, fish, device
Fish aggregating devices.
fish aggregating device
Foreign animal disease, animal disease not normally found in the U.S.
Familial Alzheimer's disease. an early-onset form of Alzheimer's disease that appears to be inherited. In FAD, several members of the same generation in a family are often affected.
Keywords:  deaf, finish, association
Finish Association of the Deaf
Keywords:  divers, aid, first
First Aid for Divers
A successful innovation that has a very short product life cycle.
Funds from operations less deductions for cash expenditures for leasing commissions and tenant improvement costs
Keywords:  safe, fail, closed
Fail closed Fail safe
Funds Available for Distribution
Keywords:  force, activity, designator
Force Activity Designator